Harrowing pictures and video from rural Western Australia show the unprecedented damage caused by record-breaking flooding. A severe tropical cyclone has caused record-breaking floods in Western Australia, devastating the local area. Tropical cyclone Ellie first landed the Northern Territory on December 22nd and has returned to Western Australia this weekend. It began as a Category 1 system - the lowest classification - but has prompted a severe weather warning and flood watches throughout the region. Heavy rainfall and severe winds have caused widespread damage and isolated rural communities in the Kimberlery region. The small town of Fitzroy Crossing has been among the worst affected with supplies having to be airlifted due to flooded roads. Local Jasmine ‘Jaye’ Bedford captured footage of the flooded Fitzroy River whilst out volunteering with her local community. They said: “This is a major traumatic event and is made worse because we are so remote and isolated normally, let alone now due to the floods. “I have been fortunate enough to not be physically flood affected as I live on high ground, so I have been getting up every morning to help people in need. “The weather has significantly impacted the ability to get support here on the ground. Myself and others have been on the ground helping out where we can, given the limited resources. “I am more emotionally affected, due to the concerns and worries we have for many of our families heavily affected and confused by all this. “I’d like to highlight the perseverance and community spirit of everyone here! They all still get up, help each other out and support each other during this difficult times.” Another Fitzroy Crossing resident Alyssa Storer captured pictures of a damaged road over the river yesterday morning (8/01). Weather warnings are no longer in place and the Australian Prime Minister has said the government are ready to provide support to the far-flung communities across Western Australia.