NZ Historic Weather Events Catalogue

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ModerateApril 1990 Tasman-Nelson Storm ( 1990-04-27 )

An electrical storm and heavy rain hit Nelson on the 27th of April causing power failures and road closures.

Tasman-Nelson

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at Nelson
Map Location: -41.268476 173.297338
Comments:

CommentAn electrical storm and heavy rain hit Nelson on the 27th of April.

Affected LifelineThere were power failures.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

Affected LifelineThere was severe flooding and the damage closed roads.

Affected LifelineSurface flooding and overflowing sewerage pipes plagued Nelson city.

LightningLightning at Upper Moutere
Map Location: -41.271549 173.008514
Comments:

DamageA haybarn fire at Upper Moutere was thought to have been started by lightning.

References

Meteorological Society of New Zealand (Inc.) Newsletter 41, June 1990

ModerateApril 1990 Tasman-Nelson Storm ( 1990-04-27 )

An electrical storm and heavy rain hit Nelson on the 27th of April causing power failures and road closures.

Tasman-Nelson

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at Nelson
Map Location: -41.268476 173.297338
Comments:

CommentAn electrical storm and heavy rain hit Nelson on the 27th of April.

Affected LifelineThere were power failures.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

Affected LifelineThere was severe flooding and the damage closed roads.

Affected LifelineSurface flooding and overflowing sewerage pipes plagued Nelson city.

LightningLightning at Upper Moutere
Map Location: -41.271549 173.008514
Comments:

DamageA haybarn fire at Upper Moutere was thought to have been started by lightning.

References

Meteorological Society of New Zealand (Inc.) Newsletter 41, June 1990