- The 1893 Brisbane Flood: This flood was caused by heavy rainfall over several days and resulted in widespread flooding in Brisbane, Queensland. The Brisbane River rose to a record height of 20.5 metres, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
- The 1955 Sydney Flood: This flood occurred as a result of torrential rainfall in the Sydney metropolitan area. The Georges River and Parramatta River burst their banks, inundating low-lying suburbs and causing damage to homes and businesses.
- The 1974 Darwin Cyclone and Floods: Cyclone Tracy, a powerful tropical cyclone, made landfall in Darwin, Northern Territory, in December 1974. The cyclone caused extensive damage to the city, and the subsequent flooding resulted in further destruction and loss of life.
- The 2010-2011 Queensland Floods: These floods were caused by exceptionally heavy rainfall in Queensland, particularly in the Brisbane area. The flooding affected multiple towns and cities, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and agriculture.
- The 2015 New South Wales Floods: These floods occurred in the Hunter Region and Central Coast of New South Wales, caused by heavy rainfall from a series of East Coast Lows. The flooding resulted in significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and businesses.