Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Cyclone Koji Hits Queensland
Australia's Queensland state is getting ready for a tropical cyclone named Koji.
This cyclone has strong winds and is expected to bring a lot of rain and possible flooding.
The cyclone is predicted to hit the coast between two towns called Ayr and Bowen.
The government is telling people to prepare for the bad weather.
They are also warning that there could be dangerous flooding in some areas.
The cyclone is expected to weaken after it hits the land, but it could still cause problems.
This is not the first time Queensland has had a cyclone this year.
There was another one called Alfred in March that caused a lot of damage.
The cyclone has already knocked out power to around 15,000 properties and damaged property and boats, and closed roads.
The heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continue for the next 24 to 48 hours.
Tropical Cyclone Koji, a Category 1 storm, made landfall between Ayr and Bowen in Queensland, Australia.
The cyclone brought heavy rain, potential flash flooding, and destructive winds, with wind gusts up to 95 kph (59 mph).
Authorities reported around 15,000 properties lost power, and there was damage to property, boats, and roads.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli warned of flooding risks and heavy downpours expected over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The cyclone weakened to a tropical low after crossing the coast but is expected to cause dangerous flash flooding.
- Who
- Residents of Queensland, Australia, particularly in the north
- What
- Tropical Cyclone Koji making landfall
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Between the towns of Ayr and Bowen, about 500 km north of Brisbane
- Why
- Cyclone Koji is bringing heavy rain, potential flash flooding, and destructive winds
- Cyclone Name
- Koji
- Category
- Category 1
- Wind Gusts
- Up to 95 kph (59 mph)
- Expected Landfall Area
- Between Ayr and Bowen, Queensland
- Expected Landfall Time
- Sunday
- Potential Impacts
- Heavy rain, flash flooding, destructive winds
- Previous Cyclone
- Alfred in March 2024
- Power Outages
- Around 15,000 properties
- Rainfall
- Up to 200 mm (7.8 inches)
