On 20 April 1872, a cyclone struck Roebourne in the Pilbara of Western Australia, effectively destroying the town.
[5] On 9 January 1880, a cyclone passed near Yammadery Creek, between Onslow, Western Australia and Fortescue River, where the tidal surge was eight metres over the high-water mark.
[6] On 7 March 1882, a severe cyclone passed Roebourne and Cossack in the evening causing damage to every building in the settlements.
[7] On 30 January 1884, a severe cyclone hit Bowen in Queensland, causing damage to every building in the settlement and loss of the jetty and all boats and all communication.
[8][9][10] On 22 April 1887, a cyclone struck the pearling fleet at Ninety Mile Beach near Broome claiming 140 lives.
Whim Creek registered 747 mm of rain in 24 hours, the highest daily rainfall ever recorded in Western Australia.