Claim: The 2010 Gascoyne River flood, triggered by record-breaking rainfall of over 6,000% of monthly mean, has severely affected the coastal town of Carnarvon that has a population of 4,426.
Evidence: Triggered by record-breaking rainfall, amounting to over 6,000 percent of the monthly mean, 313.6 mm (12.35 in) and 5 mm (0.20 in) respectively, in just four days, the floods caused widespread damage in the region. The most substantial impact was felt in Carnarvon where entire homes were washed away. At the 2016 census, Carnarvon had a population of 4,426.