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February 27

1938: The first of two consecutive powerful storms struck the area around Los Angeles, California, resulting in major flooding which would kill 115 people.

2006: Cyclone Emma, a weak but unusually large tropical cyclone, made landfall in Western Australia, eventually causing rain across most of the territory.

2013: Cyclone Rusty, which brought gale-force winds to Port Hedland, Western Australia for a record 39 hours straight, made landfall near Pardoo Station.