Bunbury weather

2024 - 6 - 2

Roof ripped off popular pub in WA storm mayhem!

Bunbury - emergency services - evacuation - Parade Hotel - storm - Western Australia

A severe storm in Bunbury, WA, tore the roof off a pub with guests inside, causing chaos and destruction. Read more about the wild weather here!

A recent severe storm in Bunbury, Western Australia, wreaked havoc as the Parade Hotel lost a large section of its roof with guests still inside. The frightening incident left the hotel closed until further notice due to the significant damage. Emergency services in southwest coastal WA were inundated with over 200 calls for help as the storm battered the area, creating a scene of chaos and destruction.

The storm not only hit the Parade Hotel but also brought widespread damage to the area, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Residents of Bunbury described the event as a 'freak weather event,' with one resident comparing the noise to the 'blast of an atomic bomb.' The city was plunged into darkness as thousands of homes lost power, and emergency services stayed on the ground to assess the aftermath.

As the storm subsided, an evacuation center was set up in Perth to assist those affected by the freak weather. The community came together to support each other in the face of the disaster. Despite the chaos and damage caused by the storm, the resilience and unity of the residents shone through, highlighting the strength of the community in times of crisis.

In the midst of the storm chaos, three people ended up in the hospital, emphasizing the severity of the situation. The roof ripping off the popular Parade Hotel became a symbol of the storm's destructive power, reminding everyone of the unpredictability of nature's fury. The event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness and unity in facing natural disasters.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

SES assessing damage after storm lashes Bunbury, southern ... (ABC News)

The Parade Hotel lost a large section of its roof while guests were inside. Bunbury fire station spokesman Daryn Rowland said there were 10 people in the pub ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "9News"

Roof ripped off popular pub as severe storm lashes parts of WA (9News)

A roof has been ripped off a pub in Western Australia with people still inside after a severe storm tore th...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "WAtoday"

Evacuation centre set up after freak storm hits Perth and the south west (WAtoday)

The hotel will be closed until further notice due to significant damage. In southwest coastal WA, emergency services received more than 200 calls for help since ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "PerthNow"

WA storm: Popular Bunbury pub Parade Hotel damaged as wild ... (PerthNow)

A Bunbury resident has recalled the moment Saturday's 'freak weather event' smashed his home, saying the noise was like the 'blast of an atomic bomb'.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "msnNOW"

Parade Hotel loses roof, widespread damage as storm lashes ... (msnNOW)

Emergency services remain on the ground in Bunbury after a 'freak storm' leaves a trail of destruction in south western city overnight.

Watch & Act for damaging winds on south-west coast (The Korea Herald)

The West Australian city of Bunbury has been hit by another freak weather event, leaving three people in hospital and thousands of homes without power.

Explore the last week