A man went missing and was thought drowned when attempting to cross the raging floodwaters of the Waipa River in a dinghy on the 18th.

Acres of farmland was underwater.

There was sandbagging along the Waikato River northwest of Huntly due to the flooding.

Water covered the main highway between Hamilton and Auckland in two places.

On the 18th, Piako River at Whakahoro Road had a discharge of 10,500 cusecs (297 cumecs)with a catchment area of 204 sq miles (528 km^2) and a gauge height of 20.55 ft (6.87m).

On the 19th, Waitoa River at Whakahoro Road had a discharge of 3500 cusecs (99 cumecs) with a catchment area of 167 sq miles (433 km^2) and a gauge height of 10.75 ft (3.28m).

Mangaotuku Stream rose four metres.

New Plymouth central shopping area was flooded by 1.2m of water on the street.

Mangaotuku Stream rose voer 3.6m at the breweries which were put out of action for a week.

Businesses on Egmont and Brougham Street were damaged.

Houses were evacuated on Gaine, Aubrey and Weymouth Streets.

Total damage to New Plymouth was £100,000 ($3,919,000 2009 dollars).

Waiwakaiho River rose 15.2m.

Waitara River reached its highest level in three years.

It was the most extensive flood in South Canterbury history.

Rivers, streams and creeks were swollen. Many had broken their banks in several places.

Low-lying areas were inundated.

Three bridges were broken. These were Brassells on the Pareora River, McCulloughs on the Waihao River near Waimate and the Tengawai on the highway from Timaru to Fairlie.

All country roads in south Canterbury were underwater.

Considerable damage was done in the Opihi, Pareora and Waihao River catchments.

The main trunk railway line was cut at Arowhenua.

Five families were evacuated from Eversley.

Water broke through the flood banks and swept around houses.

Fairlie was surrounded and cut off.

Jet boats were used to evacuate a family when the floodwaters of the Waihao River reached the window sills.

Tengawai River broke through the flood banks four miles above the township of Pleasant Point.

A stream 100 yards wide (91m) and 6 inches (15.2cm) deep was flowing down country.

Timaru was cut off from north as the main highway became impassable.

Flooding was reported with water 18 in (45.7cm) deep over the road in the township.

Long lengths of stopbanks on the main river were overtopped and four major breaches occurred.

Tributaries of the Opihi River, especially Tengawai River, were also in heavy flood and overflow occurred at many points.

Low lying areas, including a number of houses and huts, were inundated and many settlers had access severed for some time.

Roads, bridges, fences and pastures suffered heavy damage.

Stock losses were severe.

Damage to property and river works was estimated at £95,000 ($3,723,000 2009 dollars).

The maximum discharge from the whole of the 208 square mile (539 km^2) catchment is unknown. But the combined peak discharge of the main river at the gorge and the south branch at the golf links (total catchment area 143 square miles (370 km^2)) was 20,400 cusecs (578 cumecs). This value was 3,000 cusecs more than 17,400 cusecs for a 25-year design flood.

The new and unconsolidated stopbanks suffered extensive damage.

Over one thousand acres (405ha) of farm land flooded and erosion was very pronounced.

Hut owners suffered property damaged and some huts were washed away.

Roads, bridges, fences and pastures were badly affected.

Some sheep were drowned.

Damage to property and river works was estimated at £30,000 ($1,176,000 2009 dollars).

Heavy overflows inundated approximately two thousand acres (809ha) of farm land, including some houses and farm buildings.

Bridges, fences and crops were damaged and top soil was eroded.

A number of sheep drowned.

Damage to property and river works was estimated at £9000 ($352,700 2009 dollars).

Several roads were flooded. The road from Outram to Middlemarch was closed at Sutton and the road from Mosgiel to Outram was impassable at the Outram bridge.

The Taieri airport was closed.

The Kyeburn River and its tributaries were in high flood.

There was thousands of pounds of damage across the Maniototo Plain.

There were three bridges and approaches to eight others which were swept away.

Roads were badly scoured and many culverts were damaged.

Spec Gully bridge on Kyeburn Diggings road collapsed.

Near Kokonga, the floodwaters was so deep that only the roof of an abandoned Landrover was visible above the surface of floodwaters.

Floodwaters invaded the local rabbit board's house.

Taieri River ripped a 50 yard (45.7m) gap along the east bank.

Over 4000 acres (over 1619ha) of land was inundated.

Roads were blocked to depths of 5 ft (1.52m).

One farmer was forced to leave his property.

Five farms were completely isolated.

The level of the Taieri River was at 18 ft 2 in (5.54m).

Taieri River overtopped a 70 yard (64m) stopbank at Riverside.

One family was evacuated as floodwaters surrounded their house and several settlers were cut off from their homes by the rising waters of the Kakanui River.

The township was practically under water and paddocks were inundated.

A number of houses had to be evacuated.

Approximately 20 farmers were marooned near Maheno.

The Main North Road was awash with 2.5 ft (0.76m) of water.

Kauru River rose to its highest level in for four years.

Several farms had small stock losses.

Kakanui River broke through at Willowbank and many farmers were isolated.

Water covered an estimated 700 acres (283ha).

Tokarahi school was closed due to severe flooding in the district.

Pigroot Stream was impassable and the approaches to bridges were washed out.