Australian Cyclones by Decade — Last 10 Years & Full 1950-2026 Archive
Interactive archive of past cyclone paths from 1950-2026, including iconic storms like Tracy, Yasi, and Monica
Explore over 75 years of historical tropical cyclone tracks across Australian waters. Use the interactive tools below to search, filter, and visualize past cyclone paths with detailed intensity and position data from 1950 to present, including iconic storms like Cyclone Tracy (1974), Yasi (2011), and Monica (2006).
Historical Cyclone Tracks
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Australian Cyclone Category Scale
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology classifies tropical cyclones based on maximum 10-minute mean wind speed near the centre.
Developing system, no significant structural damage
Minor damage to crops, trees and caravans
Significant damage to signs, trees, caravans. Heavy damage to crops
Roof and structural damage. Power failures likely
Significant roofing loss. Dangerous airborne debris
Extremely dangerous. Complete building destruction possible
List of cyclones in Australia in the last 10 years (2016–2026)
A quick-reference list of notable Australian tropical cyclones over the past decade. Click any name in the map selector above to load its full IBTrACS track, intensity profile and pressure history.
| Season | Cyclone | Peak category | Region most affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Cyclone Narelle | TBC* | WA & Eastern Australia |
| 2025–26 | Cyclone Koji | TBC* | Eastern Australia |
| 2025–26 | Cyclone Iggy | TBC* | Western Australia |
| 2024–25 | Cyclone Zelia | Cat 5 | Pilbara coast, WA |
| 2024–25 | Cyclone Alfred | Cat 4 | SE Queensland & Northern NSW (rare sub-tropical landfall) |
| 2024–25 | Cyclone Sean | Cat 4 | Pilbara coast, WA |
| 2023–24 | Cyclone Kirrily | Cat 3 | North Queensland (Townsville) |
| 2022–23 | Cyclone Ilsa | Cat 5 | Pilbara coast, WA |
| 2021–22 | Cyclone Seth | Cat 2 | Coral Sea, SE Queensland rainfall |
| 2020–21 | Cyclone Seroja | Cat 3 | Mid-west WA (Kalbarri) |
| 2019–20 | Cyclone Damien | Cat 3 | Pilbara coast, WA (Karratha) |
| 2018–19 | Cyclone Trevor | Cat 4 | Cape York and Gulf of Carpentaria |
| 2018–19 | Cyclone Veronica | Cat 5 | Pilbara coast, WA |
| 2017–18 | Cyclone Marcus | Cat 5 | Darwin, NT and Kimberley, WA |
| 2016–17 | Cyclone Debbie | Cat 4 | Whitsundays and SE Queensland flooding |
| 2015–16 | Cyclone Stan | Cat 2 | Pilbara coast, WA |
List is non-exhaustive — every named system from 1950 onwards is available in the interactive map above. Filter by state, season or category to build your own list. *2025–26 peak categories are provisional pending final IBTrACS analysis.
Browse cyclones by decade
Use the decade and state filters in the map selector above to narrow the archive to any era — from pre-satellite records of the 1950s through to the most recent 2026 season.
Research & Analysis
This archive enables climate researchers and weather enthusiasts to study cyclone patterns, intensity trends, and regional impacts across seven decades of Australian cyclone history.
Preparedness Planning
Understanding historical cyclone tracks helps communities prepare for future events. See which areas have been impacted most frequently.
Data Reliability Note
Pre-1980 data (before satellite era) may have less precise track positions and intensity estimates. These records rely on ship reports and coastal observations.
Official Data Source
All historical track data is sourced from NOAA's IBTrACS database—the world's most comprehensive tropical cyclone archive with data from all meteorological agencies.
Australian Waters
Includes all tropical cyclones affecting Australian waters in the South Pacific and South Indian ocean basins, from the Coral Sea to the Timor Sea.
75+ Year Archive
Comprehensive coverage from 1950 to present, including pre-satellite era records and complete satellite-era data with reliable position, intensity, and movement data.