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Damage Survey Underway After Rare Tornado Hits Perth’s Western Suburbs

A detailed damage survey by the Bureau of Meteorology will gauge the tornado’s intensity as crews clear debris across western Perth.

A huge tree lies across a road in a suburban area
Flooding along the Causeway near Swan River on the night of July 23, 2025. Credit: Main Roads WA
Storm damage and tornado near City Beach.
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Overview

  • The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that a waterspout formed off City Beach around 5:20 pm Wednesday and intensified into a tornado crossing the coastline.
  • The storm uprooted trees, peeled roofs off multimillion-dollar homes and caused flash flooding in City Beach and adjacent suburbs.
  • Emergency services received more than 100 calls and deployed about 150 volunteers overnight, and no injuries were reported.
  • Meteorological stations recorded up to 71 mm of rain and wind gusts exceeding 87 km/h from Rottnest Island through South Perth during the event.
  • Authorities say the tornado’s rapid, localized development left little scope for warnings, and the ongoing survey aims to map damage patterns and improve future forecasts.