Latest News About Bunbury Tornado

Updated 2026-04-21 10:04

Here’s what I can share based on recent reporting:

A tornado struck Bunbury, Western Australia, in May 2024, causing significant damage to the Withers area, roofs lifted off multiple homes, and damage to Bunbury Regional Prison; several people were treated for injuries and power outages affected thousands of homes. In the immediate aftermath, emergency services responded to dozens of calls for help, and the city entered recovery and cleanup phases.[1][2][5]
The Bunbury city council and state emergency services coordinated ongoing updates and recovery efforts in the weeks and months following the event, including debris removal and structural assessments of affected properties.[3][4]
Community stories highlighted a rapid response from SES crews and DFES teams, with extensive property damage and a focus on safety and preparedness for future severe weather events.[4][5]

If you’d like, I can pull the latest verified updates from official sources (e.g., Bunbury city updates, DFES, BOM) and deliver a concise timeline or a quick-impact summary.

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It took 10 minutes for a freak storm to inflict chaos on this town. Three weeks later it happened again

In a blink of an eye, a freak tornado wreaked havoc and destruction on the coastal community of Bunbury. Repairs are well underway, but the emotional wounds of the terrifying experience are likely to stay with locals for decades to come.

www.abc.net.au

Two people hospitalised after tornado tears through Bunbury

Two people are in hospital after a tornado tore through Bunbury, destroying parts of a recreation centre with dozens of children inside and ripping off the roof of buildings at the regional prison.

www.perthnow.com.au

Region’s SES crews help out with Bunbury tornado

State Emergency Service crews from the Lower South West helped those affected by the Bunbury tornado earlier this month

www.mbtimes.com.au

Looking back: The Bunbury Tornado

It's six years since Bunbury was hit by a tornado which cut a 100m wide swathe of destruction through the city.

www.bunburyherald.com.au

A year on from 'freak' tornado, Bunbury residents still picking up the pieces

A year has passed since a surprise tornado struck WA's second-largest city, Bunbury, damaging 220 homes and destroying nine, but some are still without a permanent place to live.