Severe Tropical Cyclone Errol weakened to Category 3 strength on Thursday, April 17, 2025, after having rapidly intensified to a Category 5-equivalent system on April 16 — the first such tropical cyclone of the year globally. The system continues to weaken as it approaches the west Kimberley coast, Australia.
Recent floods in Queensland, Australia, have killed or displaced more than 144 000 livestock, across more than 500 000 km² (193 000 mi2) of land. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall and Cyclone Alfred, has also damaged essential infrastructure, affecting farmers and markets.
Two tropical systems forming near northern Australia could bring heavy rainfall of 100–200 mm (4–8 inches) and thunderstorms to the Top End and Cape York Peninsula. The Bureau of Meteorology is monitoring both systems, with one likely to develop into a cyclone by April 15, 2025, potentially impacting coastal areas.
Heavy rains beginning on March 23, 2025, have caused historic flooding across Queensland, Australia, with the town of Stonehenge submerged after the Thomson River exceeded the 1974 flood levels on March 27. Major flood warnings remain in effect as several rivers continue to rise dangerously.
Severe flash floods hit north Queensland on March 19, 2025, after over 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain fell over parts of the region, inundating homes and roads. The worst affected areas were Ingham and Townsville, where more than a month’s worth of rain fell in just 8 hours.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall on March 8, 2025, on the Queensland coast, bringing heavy rain, severe flooding, and strong winds that caused widespread damage. The landfall coincided with one of the highest tides of the year, leading to severe beach erosion along some of the region’s most popular coastal areas.
Scientists in Australia have identified what is now the world’s oldest known impact crater, a 3.5-billion-year-old geological structure that could reshape our understanding of Earth’s early history.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane at 21:00 local time (LT) on Saturday, March 8, after stalling offshore for several hours. Multiple rivers have risen above flood levels, with flood warnings being in effect across Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW). At least one death has been reported, several people have been injured, and more than 350 000 homes were left without power.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall over the Moreton Bay Islands off the Queensland coast at approximately 23:30 AEST (13:30 UTC) on Friday, March 7, as a Category 1 cyclone. The system is expected to move closer to the Queensland mainland for several hours before making landfall again on Saturday, March 8.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred stalled off the coast of southeast Queensland on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, March 5–6, 2025. The system is now forecast to make landfall between Noosa and Coolangatta late on Friday or early Saturday, March 7–8.
