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4. Do cyclones affect Perth? What about other towns?

Although the considerable majority of cyclone impacts are in the Pilbara and Kimberley, occasionally a cyclone affects the west coast. Between 1910 and 2004 a total of 14 cyclones have impacted Perth, equating to one every seven years on average. Some of these such as the 1937 and 1978 (Alby) caused destructive winds in Perth while others such as 1955 caused heavy rain and some flooding.

For more information see Tropical Cyclones affecting WA towns.