A tropical cyclone that crossed the coast near Townsville brought heavy rain and caused widespread flooding to multiple areas along Queensland’s central coast. Towns affected included Townsville, St Lawrence, Bowen, Mt McConnell, Mirani, Home Hill and Ayr. Over 340 acres of farming land was eroded or silted as a result of the flooding.
Infrastructure including roads, bridges and communication equipment, was badly damaged from the torrential rain and subsequent floods. Bowen recorded 356 mm in 18 hours. Three individuals lost their lives from the disaster and the damage bill was estimated around £1,000,000.