 In conjunction with Tropical Cyclone Agi , Anne affected the whole of New Caledonia between January 11 – 15 , becoming the most powerful tropical cyclone to affect the French overseas territory in 12 years . Winds in Noumea reached up to 150 km / h ( 95 mph ) , although there was no serious damage there . Prolonged storm force winds left extensive damage to the island , with the eastern and southern coasts particularly affected . On January 12 , the system produced the highest daily rainfall totals since 1951 , with Noumea recording 262 mm ( 10 @.@ 3 in ) . Larger rainfall totals included 713 mm ( 28 @.@ 1 in ) in Goro and 519 mm ( 20 @.@ 4 in ) in Thio . Two people were killed after they attempted to cross a flooded river . Floods also swept away crops , huts and topsoil belonging to indigenous Melanesians that lived in coastal villages . Some areas reported crop damage between 90 and 100 % . Most of the roads within the territory were left unusable while all international flights to the territory were cancelled . About half of the houses in Poindimié were damaged or destroyed . The last wooden Royal Navy boat was scheduled to be sunk on January 12 , but was moved to January 19 due to the cyclones . Overall , there were about 80 injuries related to the cyclone in New Caledonia . 
