Small intense TC hit Bowen. Gusts to 98 knots observed at Bowen until anemometer disabled. 77 houses and various buildings at Bowen were destroyed. Many other buildings were damaged. A 2 metre storm surge arrived at Bowen with the cyclone. Tornadic outbreaks at Proserpine, Mackay and Sarina.

Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland a…