Rockhampton lies within the cyclone risk zone and the area is subject to summer thunderstorms. There is a high incidence of winter and early spring fogs. Maximum temperatures in the low to mid 40's have been recorded in October to March. Minimum temperatures as low as zero have been recorded during winter. The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton has a long and well documented history of flooding with flood records dating back to 1859.
definition : windbreak A windbreak (shelterbelt) is a plantation usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted in hedgerows around the edges of fields on farms.
(plural wattles) 1  A construction of branches and twigs woven together to form a wall, barrier, fence, or roof. 2  A single twig or rod laid on a roof to support the thatch. 3  A wrinkled fold of skin, sometimes brightly coloured, hanging from the neck of birds (such as chicken and turkey) and some lizards.  A barbel of a fish.