NZ Historic Weather Events Catalogue
January 1939 Southland Storm ( 1939-01-16 )
Storm caused flooding and wind damage over areas in Southland
Southland
Flooding
at
Southland
Duration: 3 days - On the 16th a fierce storm brought serious floods and further heavy rain on the 18th caused more flooding in the province.
Serious floods caused extensive damage to the district.
Floodwaters covered roads and railway lines to a depth of several feet.
Some stock losses were reported.
High Wind / Gust
Violent wind was responsible for considerable damage to buildings and caused trees to be uprooted and gardens damaged.
Heavy Rain
at
Clinton
Clinton recorded 3.2 in (8.13 cm) of rain on the 16th.
Clinton recorded 5.66 in (14.38 cm) of rain in four days from the 14th to the 17th.
Flooding
Water was 4 ft (1.22 m) deep at Clinton.
Flooding
at
Invercargill
Property at Rosedale in Invercargill was badly flooded.
Flooding
at
Makarewa River
Makarewa River overflowed its banks and covered the road at Wallacetown to a depth of 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m).
Heavy Rain
at
Pukerau
Pukerau recorded 2.1 in (5.33 cm) of rain on the 16th.
Pukerau recorded 3.67 in (9.32 cm) of rain in three days from the 15th to the 17th.
Flooding
Roads were impassable at Pukerau.
Flooding
at
Waihopai River
Waihopai River overflowed its banks.
Flooding
at
Waipahi
Water was 8 ft (2.44 m) deep at Waipahi.
References
- Cowie, C.A.; Attwood, A.K. (1957). Floods in New Zealand, 1920-53, The Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Council, Wellington, New Zealand,239p.
January 1939 Southland Storm ( 1939-01-16 )
Storm caused flooding and wind damage over areas in Southland
Southland
Flooding
at
Southland
Duration: 3 days - On the 16th a fierce storm brought serious floods and further heavy rain on the 18th caused more flooding in the province.
Serious floods caused extensive damage to the district.
Floodwaters covered roads and railway lines to a depth of several feet.
Some stock losses were reported.
High Wind / Gust
Violent wind was responsible for considerable damage to buildings and caused trees to be uprooted and gardens damaged.
Heavy Rain
at
Clinton
Clinton recorded 3.2 in (8.13 cm) of rain on the 16th.
Clinton recorded 5.66 in (14.38 cm) of rain in four days from the 14th to the 17th.
Flooding
Water was 4 ft (1.22 m) deep at Clinton.
Flooding
at
Invercargill
Property at Rosedale in Invercargill was badly flooded.
Flooding
at
Makarewa River
Makarewa River overflowed its banks and covered the road at Wallacetown to a depth of 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m).
Heavy Rain
at
Pukerau
Pukerau recorded 2.1 in (5.33 cm) of rain on the 16th.
Pukerau recorded 3.67 in (9.32 cm) of rain in three days from the 15th to the 17th.
Flooding
Roads were impassable at Pukerau.
Flooding
at
Waihopai River
Waihopai River overflowed its banks.
Flooding
at
Waipahi
Water was 8 ft (2.44 m) deep at Waipahi.
References
- Cowie, C.A.; Attwood, A.K. (1957). Floods in New Zealand, 1920-53, The Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Council, Wellington, New Zealand,239p.