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Tropical
Cyclone Eva
1 - 7 December 1970
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| Area affected | Timor Sea, Indian Ocean Kimberly WA. |
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| Central pressure | Lowest estimated 970hPa. Lowest recorded 990hPa at Broome on the 4th. |
| Winds | On the 2nd Troughton Island recorded a mean wind of 68kt (126km/h). On the 4th Broome recorded mean winds of 46kts (85km/h) gusting to 72kts (134 km/h) and Cape Leveque recorded a mean wind of 45 kts (84km/h). |
| Rainfall | Heavy rain in the Western Kimberly produced extensive flooding in the region. 24hour totals on the 5th; Broome 210mm, Kilto 342.. and Mt Anderson 234mm. |
| Seas & storm surge | very rough to high seas with heavy swell to 10meters were reported by several ships in the vicinity. A storm surge of 1.5meters was reported at Broome. |
| Damage | Extensive tree damage north of Broome. Structural damage at Beagle Bay and Lombardina Missions. Roofing damage in Broome. two ships were run aground during the storm. |
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