Previous disasters
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Barcoo severe storm 2013
A severe storm hit the Barcoo region, near Longreach, on 15 Jan 2013, causing significant damage to the townships of Stonehenge and Jundah.
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Townsville storm 2012
A tornado-like storm hit Townsville in March 2012, bringing winds in excess of 100 kph and causing widespread property damage to the suburbs of Aitkenvale, Garbutt and Vincent.
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North Coast and Fraser Coast storms and flooding 2012
Severe storms hit the North Coast and Fraser Coast in March 2012, causing flooding and widespread environmental and property damage to the Fraser Coast, Gympie and Sunshine Coast local government areas.
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Western Queensland floods 2012
Heavy rainfall in January and February 2012 caused severe and widespread flooding throughout much of Western Queensland, including Roma, Mitchell, Charleville and St George.
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Tropical Cyclone Yasi 2011
Yasi hit the tropical coast near Mission Beach in February 2011, causing major environmental and property damage between Ingham and Cairns, and as far inland as Mt Isa.
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Queensland floods 2011
In January 2011, major flooding occurred across most of Queensland, resulting in loss of life and widespread infrastructure and property damage.
Emotional support
Floods and natural disasters can have a devastating impact on individuals and family relationships. Find out about emotional support following a disaster.
