Flooding in south-east Queensland has claimed the Famous Yatala Pies shop, with up to 60 homes on the Gold Coast also expected to be swamped by rising floodwaters within hours.

Evacuations have been ordered on the northern Gold Coast as overflow from the Albert and Logan Rivers approach the region.

Police fear floodwaters could hit residents near the northern suburbs of Stapylton and Jacobs Well around 2pm and have begun door knocking residents, asking them to evacuate.

Residents are also being warned that if they don't evacuate they could risk being trapped for several days.