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Orange Heavy Rain Warning

Metservice has issued an orange heavy rain warning for our district and is valid until 4am Tuesday morning 28 October. We can expect 40 to 70 mm of rain on top of what has already fallen, especially about the ranges. Thunderstorms possible. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected Monday evening and overnight Monday. There will also likely be strong wind gusts of 90 to 110km/h. The combination of the rain and wind may likely cause additional slips. May upgrade to a Red Warning. Read more here

Our district has recently been impacted by flooding and slips. Read more about our affected local roads.  Read more
Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2014 June HEAVY RAIN AND WIND AFFECT WAIKATO OVERNIGHT

HEAVY RAIN AND WIND AFFECT WAIKATO OVERNIGHT

11 Jun 2014, 8:58 AM

Media release

0515 Wednesday 11 June 2014

 

Heavy rain and wind have been affecting the Waikato region overnight, particularly on the Coromandel, and are expected to continue this morning before easing towards noon.

Rivers are especially swollen near Thames, with state highway 25 south of the town expected to be closed due to a system allowing Kauaeranga River flooding to spill across the road.

The high tide due at 5.30am, expected to be higher than normal, may aggravate any river flooding near the coast.

People should take extreme care on the roads around Coromandel, including near Thames, on the Thames Coast Rd, and state highway 25 at Hikuai.

Beware of the potential for surface flooding, slips and debris on roads right across the peninsula and in the Waikato region generally.

Stay up to date with the latest roading information from NZTA at http://nzta.govt.nz/ and local councils.

For the latest rainfall and river level data visit:

http://waikatoregion.govt.nz/rainfall

http://waikatoregion.govt.nz/riverlevels