Tropical Cyclone Tasha was first identified on 24 December 2010 by the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre (JTWC) as a weak area of low pressure accompanied by increasing deep convection.

[5] The storm attained its peak intensity on 24 December with winds of 75 km/h (45 mph) and a barometric pressure of 993 mbar (hPa; 29.32 inHg).

[7] Later that day, the BOM issued their final advisory on Tasha as it weakened to a tropical low over Queensland;[8] the JTWC followed suit shortly thereafter.

[10] Following the Bureau of Meteorology's first advice for the tropical low on 24 December, a cyclone warning was declared for areas between Port Douglas and Lucinda, Queensland.

[15] In response to the severe flooding, the Government of Queensland declared numerous towns as disaster areas, allowing for federal funds to be used.

By 27 December, flood waters began to recede in Babinda and Gordonvale, leaving behind debris and thick black mud.

[10] The following day, Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that additional Blackhawk helicopters would be sent to assist in evacuation efforts.