A powerful tornado has ripped through Wyndham, unleashing chaos across the region during the city’s wettest day in 18 months. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed the rare weather event struck on Sunday, carving a destructive path through several suburbs including Manor Lakes, Wyndham Vale, Werribee and Hoppers Crossing.
This residents pergola ended up in powerlines.
Residents described scenes of devastation as roofs were torn apart, fences flattened, and debris hurled through the air. Purchas Street in Werribee was among the worst hit, with homes severely damaged and one resident’s pergola sent flying into nearby powerlines. Widespread flooding also hit low-lying areas including Point Cook as drains overflowed under the intense downpour.
