Heavy rain brought flooding to parts of the North Island and high winds were also experienced in the Waikato.
The Waikato River was in high flood on the 25th.
The Waikato River at Mercer had a peak flow of 32,000 cusecs (906 cumecs), with a catchment area of 4362 square miles (11298 km^2). From reconstructed rating curve.
The Waikato River at Mercer recorded a gauge height of 61.20 ft (18.65 m).
Large areas were flooded on the lower reaches of the Waikato on the 28th. Great areas of country around Taupiri, Ohinewai and Te Kauwhata were covered by water, with only the tops of the fences visible.
Between Mercer and Ohinewai and from Ohinewai to the main river, the water swept across the metalled road, causing much damage.
At Arapuni, the Waikao River had a peak discharge of 1553 cumecs.
A portion of the fishing fleet had to battle against the gale in the Firth of Thames all afternoon on the 25th. They lost a lot of gear, nets and anchors during the height of the gale. A launch anchored on the coast was driven ashore and smashed to matchwood.
3.05 in (7.7cm) of rain fell in Hamilton in 48 hours.
4.55 in (11.6 cm) of rain fell in Hamilton in four days from the 23rd to the 26th.
The Waikato River rose 10 ft (3.0 m) above normal at Hamilton.
In Mercer, low-lying country was a sheet of water.
Roads in the area were blocked by flood waters.
The railway yards were flooded to a depth 2 ft 6 in (76.2 cm).
The Waikato River had a peak discharge of 3300 cumecs at Mercer.
The water was still rising round the Mercer area on the 28th, and miles of country were inundated, with only the railway yards and high portions of the township being free from flooding.
Farms were flooded on the 25th.
Extensive inundation occurred at Rangiriri.
The water was still rising round the Rangiriri area on the 28th, and extended for miles upon miles.
A launch broke loose in a gale and was broken to pieces on the shore.
4.98 in (12.6 cm) of rain fell in Taupo in four days from the 23rd to the 26th.
Te Aroha received 2.45 in (6.2 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Te Kauwhata received 2.44 in (6.2 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
The wind was blowing hard from the north-west on the 25th. It changed suddenly at 2pm.
The Te Aroha-Paeroa main road at Waitoki swamp was underwater.
Turua received 2.59 in (6.6 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Waihi received 3.96 in (10.1 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Extensive inundation occurred at Whangamarino.
There was widespread flooding to large areas. The Rangitaiki River caused much flooding.
Many roads throughout bay were blocked by flood waters. The coastal road was blocked and service cars proceeding coastward were enclosed by waters between Te Teko and Whakatane and Opotiki and Whakatane.
A heavy loss of stock was reported, especially sheep and pigs.
The Rangitaiki River had a peak discharge above Egdecumbe of 1,623 cumecs.
Stupendous stock losses from the floods were reported at Murupara.
At Murupara, the Rangitaiki River was at the highest level ever recorded and was still rising on the 25th.
There were record rainfalls at Omanawa Falls.
The Waiokea River overflowed its banks early on the morning of the 25th. The town was inundated throughout the day.
Floodwaters entered shops and stores but shopkeepers had ample warning so little damage resulted.
The greatest depth of water in the shops was 3 in (7.6 cm). The water remained at the same height for eight hours, commencing to subside at 7pm. By 9pm the streets were clear.
The heavy rains caused slips and washouts on the country roads.
A large area of land was submerged at Poroporo.
Settlers had to move to higher ground.
Great areas at Rangitaiki were under water.
Serious stock damage was reported in the Rangitaiki area.
Rotorua received 3.57 in (9.1 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
5 in (12.7 cm) of rain fell in the Rotorua district.
Rivers adjacent to Rotorua were in record flood.
Two men in a milk cart were swept off the road at Taneatua and had to be rescued by ropes.
There was a north-easterly gale at Tauranga.
Tauranga experienced torrential rains.
Power was out throughout the district at times.
Flooding was severe in Wairoa.
Considerable damage was done to roads and many slips came down.
5.61 in (14.2 cm) of rain fell in Waiotapu in four days from the 23rd to the 26th.
The Whakatane and Rangitaiki Rivers overflowed, cutting off all communication with the town.
The Whakatane River overflowed its banks in several places, inundating large areas of the low lying country and surrounding homes with water.
At Whakatane the Opotiki Road was under 12 ft (3.7 m) of water in some places.
It was the biggest flood experienced there for 20 years.
No mails arrived or left Whakatane.
The flood water was receding on the 26th in fine weather.
There was a fierce north-easterly accompained by heavy rain.
Many people had to leave their houses on the night of the 25th.
Tarawera received 2.52 in (6.4 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Rivers and streams in high flood caused serious damage.
Most of the roads were in a very bad state.
The train service was interrupted until the 26th after two washouts occurred on the railway during rain on the 24th, washing out fillings. One washout was between Otoko and Rakauroa and the other between Matawai and Motuhora.
Gisborne recorded 0.72 in (1.8 cm) of rain on the 24th.
Gisborne recorded 0.20 in (0.5 cm) of rain on the 25th.
Koranga Valley received 5.33 in (13.5 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 25th. This was the heaviest rain recorded since May 1914, the date of the big flood.
A washout occurred on the Koranga road, near Harding's.
Marumoko (about 50 miles north of Gisborne) received 8 in (20.3 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Torrential rain was experienced in the Motu district from the 23rd. The rain ceased at 3pm on the 25th.
The Motu River broke its banks during the early hours of the morning on the 25th, swamping the low-lying portions of the township. The water was well over the flats at Motu.
There was 3 ft (91.4 cm) of water on the road in front of Common Shelton's store where the road runs parallel with the Motu River.
By midday the water was lapping the steps of the buildings. The small bridge on the Opotiki side of the Motu tennis courts was under water.
The road to Motuhora was under water in places and cars could not get through on the 25th.
The flood was more severe than that experienced at the beginning of the month.
Roads throughout the Motu district were affected by flood waters and slips.
The flats at Motuhora were under water.
On the main road near the traffic bridge the water was waist deep. The road to the station was inundated to the same depth.
The Motu River was reported to have risen about 14 ft (4.3 m) at Moutohora. It was much higher than the previous flood. The water was just lapping the railway bridge.
Several houses were invaded by the waters and the occupants had to leave.
Houses were invaded to a depth of 3 ft (91.4 cm).
The train was unable to leave Motuhora on the morning of the 25th owing to washouts and slips on the line.
Pakihiroa received 6.87 in (17.4 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Kahukura (Tikitiki) received 5 in (12.7 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
The Waipaoa River rose considerably after the heavy rains. It rose 1 ft (30.5 cm) between 7am and 10am on the 25th.
There was a fair amount of rain in other parts of the region, particularly in the north.
Wellington received 8.33 in (21.2 cm) of rain for the month of June - 72% above the average. Rain fell on 21 days.
Wellington was enveloped in a dense fog from early on the evening of the 24th.
The conditions on the water were so bad they held up the steamer Mararoa outside the harbour entrance for about 2 hours on the morning of the 25th.
Heavy rain brought flooding to parts of the North Island and high winds were also experienced in the Waikato.
The Waikato River was in high flood on the 25th.
The Waikato River at Mercer had a peak flow of 32,000 cusecs (906 cumecs), with a catchment area of 4362 square miles (11298 km^2). From reconstructed rating curve.
The Waikato River at Mercer recorded a gauge height of 61.20 ft (18.65 m).
Large areas were flooded on the lower reaches of the Waikato on the 28th. Great areas of country around Taupiri, Ohinewai and Te Kauwhata were covered by water, with only the tops of the fences visible.
Between Mercer and Ohinewai and from Ohinewai to the main river, the water swept across the metalled road, causing much damage.
At Arapuni, the Waikao River had a peak discharge of 1553 cumecs.
A portion of the fishing fleet had to battle against the gale in the Firth of Thames all afternoon on the 25th. They lost a lot of gear, nets and anchors during the height of the gale. A launch anchored on the coast was driven ashore and smashed to matchwood.
3.05 in (7.7cm) of rain fell in Hamilton in 48 hours.
4.55 in (11.6 cm) of rain fell in Hamilton in four days from the 23rd to the 26th.
The Waikato River rose 10 ft (3.0 m) above normal at Hamilton.
In Mercer, low-lying country was a sheet of water.
Roads in the area were blocked by flood waters.
The railway yards were flooded to a depth 2 ft 6 in (76.2 cm).
The Waikato River had a peak discharge of 3300 cumecs at Mercer.
The water was still rising round the Mercer area on the 28th, and miles of country were inundated, with only the railway yards and high portions of the township being free from flooding.
Farms were flooded on the 25th.
Extensive inundation occurred at Rangiriri.
The water was still rising round the Rangiriri area on the 28th, and extended for miles upon miles.
A launch broke loose in a gale and was broken to pieces on the shore.
4.98 in (12.6 cm) of rain fell in Taupo in four days from the 23rd to the 26th.
Te Aroha received 2.45 in (6.2 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Te Kauwhata received 2.44 in (6.2 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
The wind was blowing hard from the north-west on the 25th. It changed suddenly at 2pm.
The Te Aroha-Paeroa main road at Waitoki swamp was underwater.
Turua received 2.59 in (6.6 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Waihi received 3.96 in (10.1 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Extensive inundation occurred at Whangamarino.
There was widespread flooding to large areas. The Rangitaiki River caused much flooding.
Many roads throughout bay were blocked by flood waters. The coastal road was blocked and service cars proceeding coastward were enclosed by waters between Te Teko and Whakatane and Opotiki and Whakatane.
A heavy loss of stock was reported, especially sheep and pigs.
The Rangitaiki River had a peak discharge above Egdecumbe of 1,623 cumecs.
Stupendous stock losses from the floods were reported at Murupara.
At Murupara, the Rangitaiki River was at the highest level ever recorded and was still rising on the 25th.
There were record rainfalls at Omanawa Falls.
The Waiokea River overflowed its banks early on the morning of the 25th. The town was inundated throughout the day.
Floodwaters entered shops and stores but shopkeepers had ample warning so little damage resulted.
The greatest depth of water in the shops was 3 in (7.6 cm). The water remained at the same height for eight hours, commencing to subside at 7pm. By 9pm the streets were clear.
The heavy rains caused slips and washouts on the country roads.
A large area of land was submerged at Poroporo.
Settlers had to move to higher ground.
Great areas at Rangitaiki were under water.
Serious stock damage was reported in the Rangitaiki area.
Rotorua received 3.57 in (9.1 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
5 in (12.7 cm) of rain fell in the Rotorua district.
Rivers adjacent to Rotorua were in record flood.
Two men in a milk cart were swept off the road at Taneatua and had to be rescued by ropes.
There was a north-easterly gale at Tauranga.
Tauranga experienced torrential rains.
Power was out throughout the district at times.
Flooding was severe in Wairoa.
Considerable damage was done to roads and many slips came down.
5.61 in (14.2 cm) of rain fell in Waiotapu in four days from the 23rd to the 26th.
The Whakatane and Rangitaiki Rivers overflowed, cutting off all communication with the town.
The Whakatane River overflowed its banks in several places, inundating large areas of the low lying country and surrounding homes with water.
At Whakatane the Opotiki Road was under 12 ft (3.7 m) of water in some places.
It was the biggest flood experienced there for 20 years.
No mails arrived or left Whakatane.
The flood water was receding on the 26th in fine weather.
There was a fierce north-easterly accompained by heavy rain.
Many people had to leave their houses on the night of the 25th.
Tarawera received 2.52 in (6.4 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Rivers and streams in high flood caused serious damage.
Most of the roads were in a very bad state.
The train service was interrupted until the 26th after two washouts occurred on the railway during rain on the 24th, washing out fillings. One washout was between Otoko and Rakauroa and the other between Matawai and Motuhora.
Gisborne recorded 0.72 in (1.8 cm) of rain on the 24th.
Gisborne recorded 0.20 in (0.5 cm) of rain on the 25th.
Koranga Valley received 5.33 in (13.5 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 25th. This was the heaviest rain recorded since May 1914, the date of the big flood.
A washout occurred on the Koranga road, near Harding's.
Marumoko (about 50 miles north of Gisborne) received 8 in (20.3 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Torrential rain was experienced in the Motu district from the 23rd. The rain ceased at 3pm on the 25th.
The Motu River broke its banks during the early hours of the morning on the 25th, swamping the low-lying portions of the township. The water was well over the flats at Motu.
There was 3 ft (91.4 cm) of water on the road in front of Common Shelton's store where the road runs parallel with the Motu River.
By midday the water was lapping the steps of the buildings. The small bridge on the Opotiki side of the Motu tennis courts was under water.
The road to Motuhora was under water in places and cars could not get through on the 25th.
The flood was more severe than that experienced at the beginning of the month.
Roads throughout the Motu district were affected by flood waters and slips.
The flats at Motuhora were under water.
On the main road near the traffic bridge the water was waist deep. The road to the station was inundated to the same depth.
The Motu River was reported to have risen about 14 ft (4.3 m) at Moutohora. It was much higher than the previous flood. The water was just lapping the railway bridge.
Several houses were invaded by the waters and the occupants had to leave.
Houses were invaded to a depth of 3 ft (91.4 cm).
The train was unable to leave Motuhora on the morning of the 25th owing to washouts and slips on the line.
Pakihiroa received 6.87 in (17.4 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
Kahukura (Tikitiki) received 5 in (12.7 cm) of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on the 26th.
The Waipaoa River rose considerably after the heavy rains. It rose 1 ft (30.5 cm) between 7am and 10am on the 25th.
There was a fair amount of rain in other parts of the region, particularly in the north.
Wellington received 8.33 in (21.2 cm) of rain for the month of June - 72% above the average. Rain fell on 21 days.
Wellington was enveloped in a dense fog from early on the evening of the 24th.
The conditions on the water were so bad they held up the steamer Mararoa outside the harbour entrance for about 2 hours on the morning of the 25th.