Region’s SES crews help out with Bunbury tornado
State Emergency Service crews from the Lower South West helped those affected by the Bunbury tornado earlier this month
www.mbtimes.com.auHere’s what I can share based on recent reporting:
- A tornado struck Bunbury, Western Australia, in May 2024, causing significant damage to the Withers area, roofs lifted off multiple homes, and damage to Bunbury Regional Prison; several people were treated for injuries and power outages affected thousands of homes. In the immediate aftermath, emergency services responded to dozens of calls for help, and the city entered recovery and cleanup phases.[1][2][5]
- The Bunbury city council and state emergency services coordinated ongoing updates and recovery efforts in the weeks and months following the event, including debris removal and structural assessments of affected properties.[3][4]
- Community stories highlighted a rapid response from SES crews and DFES teams, with extensive property damage and a focus on safety and preparedness for future severe weather events.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest verified updates from official sources (e.g., Bunbury city updates, DFES, BOM) and deliver a concise timeline or a quick-impact summary.