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Originally posted by birdman29: ↑

What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Melbourne?
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Many of thehottestdaysrecorded in Melbourneoccurred during major heatwaves which precipitated large firestorms: 47.2 °C (117.0 °F) (Anecdotal) – 6 February 1851 (Black Thursday) - 45.6 °C (114.1 °F) – 13 January 1939 (Black Friday)

1863 – A major flood puts Port Melbourne underwater leaving thousands homeless across the city and drowning one man at Princes Bridge

1882 – Elizabeth Street in Melbourne is flooded.1880 – The great flood causes the Yarra River to swell to 305 metres (1,001 ft) in width. The most significant flood in Melbourne's recorded history, it forces thousands to vacate their homes and causes at least one death.1908 – A heatwave strikes Melbourne

2 February 1918 – The Brighton tornado, an F3 class and the most intense tornado to hit a major Australian city, strikes the bayside suburb of Brighton

A church destroyed by the 1918 Brighton tornado

29 November to 1 December 1934 – Torrential rainfall of up to 350 mm causes the Yarra River to become a raging torrent. Extensive damage with 35 dead, 250 injured, and 3,000 homeless

13 January 1939 – Melbourne experiences its second-hottest temperature on record, 45.6 °C (114.1 °F), during a four-day nationwide heat wave in which the Black Friday bushfires destroy townships that are now Melbourne suburbs

3 December 1954 – Record rainfall causes flooding in Elwood and Flemington with homes evacuated. Train lines are closed by landslides, basement level shops are flooded, and events are cancelled

February 1972 – Elizabeth Street is flooded after a massive downpour of rain, with dramatic pictures of cars floating and underwater in the central city

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Yes Birdman, Melbourne doesn't exist in a vacuum, over the course of its history weather has happened.
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