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SevereMarch-April 1910 Upper North Island Ex-tropical Cyclone ( 1910-03-29 )

20+ years

An ex-tropical cyclone brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding to the upper North Island. The area around Paeroa was hardest hit with damage to railways, roads and bridges.

North Island

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at North Island
Comments:

CauseThe cause of the flooding was an ex-tropical cyclone, that had come down the direction of Northern Australia , New Caledonia and Fiji, with central pressure just below 980 hPa. It moved southeastwards to pass near Cape Reinga and just northeast of East Cape.

DurationHeavy rain and flooding occurred from the 29th of March to the 1st of April 1910.

Northland

FloodingFlooding at Northland
Comments:

ImpactHeavy rain caused floods in the Mangakahia district.

Auckland

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Auckland
Comments:

Affected LifelineAll telegraphic communication was lost between Auckland and Wellington for over 30 hours. All wires were down both north and south of Drury.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

ImpactFloods occurred in the Kaipara district.

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at Auckland City
Map Location: -36.852397 174.762337
Comments:

CauseHeavy rain and storms, from a north-easterly direction, were experienced on the 29th to the 30th of March.

ImpactThere were floods on a small scale in the city and heavy seas in the harbour.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicAuckland recorded 3.85 in (9.78 cm) of rain in 24 hours to 9am on the 30th.

Physical CharacteristicAuckland recorded 5.5 in (13.97 cm) of rain from midday on the 28th to the morning of the 31st of March.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

ImpactLow lying areas were occasionally flooded. In Queen Street the roadway was frequently covered at the side channels ankle deep with water. The water inundated the entrances to many shops, business premises and dwellings. The street eventually became flooded to a depth of several inches. In Quay Street, east and west of Queen Street, the roadway was impassable for some distance.

Physical CharacteristicOn the Queen Street wharf the flood waters were an average depth of a foot (0.3 m) over a considerable area.

DamageA great deal of damage was wrought among the flowers beds and orchards in and around Auckland. A number of outbuildings and fences were damaged.

Maritime / CoastalMaritime / Coastal
Comments:

ImpactThere was a very rough sea in the harbour and the presence of floating logs interrupted ferry traffic. Heavy seas caused delays to shipping.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Drury
Map Location: -37.10205 174.946507
Comments:

Property DamageA good deal of damage was done to dwellings and outbuildings by the gale.

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at Kaukapakapa
Map Location: -36.613162 174.494649
Comments:

ImpactHeavy rain fell on the 29th. The low lying land was completely underwater.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

Stock DamageSeveral horses were drowned.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Pukekohe
Map Location: -37.206561 174.898162
Comments:

ImpactTrees were uprooted in various parts.

LandslideLandslide at Tahekeroa
Map Location: -36.529347 174.562926
Comments:

Affected LifelineOn the North Auckland railway line there was a small slip at Tahekeroa.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Waiuku
Map Location: -37.249739 174.717314
Comments:

Property DamageA chimney was blown down, a number of farm houses were unroofed and trees uprooted.

Waikato

FloodingFlooding at Waikato
Duration:   3  days - Flooding occurred in the Waikato from the 30th of March to the 1st of April 1910.
Comments:

Damage CostThe damage in the Ohinemuri County was estimated at £4000 ($596,600 2010 dollars). The damage mostly occurred on the main road between Mackaytown and the Waikino station. The folowing footbridges were destroyed: Mackaytown station bridge, Owharoa station footbridge, and the bridge near Waikino known as Benner's. The estimated cost of replacing the footbridge at Mackaytown was £640 ($95,500 2010 dollars) and Benner's £275 ($41,000 2010 dollars). There were large and small washouts along the road. The estimated cost of repairing the road was £2300 ($343,000 2010 dollars).

Stock DamageIn Paeroa one farmer lost between 30 and 40 of his calves. Several sheep were reported to have drowned at Paraawai, some calves at Omahu, some cattle at Hikutaia and a couple of horses near Paeroa.

FloodingFlooding at Buckland
Map Location: -37.224262 174.91668
Comments:

ImpactA great deal of flat land was inundated.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Cambridge
Map Location: -37.886458 175.444978
Comments:

DamageTrees were blown down in all directions, with many falling across roadways. Stables and outbuildings suffered damage.

FloodingFlooding at Coromandel
Map Location: -36.752474 175.508989
Comments:

CommentThe flood was the heaviest experienced for 20 years in the Coromandel.

Affected LifelineA bridge on the Mercury Bay Road was carried away and brought down the Waiau River several miles.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Hamilton
Map Location: -37.780816 175.272836
Comments:

Affected LifelineSeveral telegraph poles on the south side of Hamilton were blown down.

DamageIn the country districts around Hamilton, sheds were unroofed and stacks were stripped of thatch.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicThe storm was not accompanied by a great amount of rain in Hamilton. Hamilton recorded 2.18 in (5.54 cm) of rain from the 27th of March to the 1st of April.

FloodingFlooding at Hikutaia
Map Location: -37.290044 175.654673
Comments:

Affected LifelineOn the Paeroa-Thames line about a mile and a half of the railway line was washed away at Hikutaia.

FloodingFlooding at Karangahake
Map Location: -37.140988 175.533107
Comments:

Property DamageTwo houses near Karangahake were completely washed away on the 30th.

Affected LifelineThe road was in a very bad and dangerous condition, with numerous washouts.

Multi HazardMulti Hazard
Comments:

Damage CostOver half a mile of the Talisman water-race was completely destroyed and the lowest estimate of the damage cost of £3000 ($447,500 2010 dollars). A considerable quantity of roofing was also blown off the Talisman power house.

FloodingFlooding at Mackaytown
Map Location: -37.410373 175.711746
Comments:

Peak River LevelThe Ohinemuri River at Mackaytown reached a peak level of 138.4 ft (42.18 m) in March. This was a record.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust
Comments:

Property DamageA tree blew across a portion of a house greatly damaging it.

FloodingFlooding at Mangatawhiri
Map Location: -37.218243 175.119949
Comments:

DamageMangatawhiri River was in high flood. Logs were strewm about paddocks and a number of fences were ruined.

ImpactAll low lying land in a radius of several miles was under water while roads were completely submerged.

FloodingFlooding at Mercer
Map Location: -37.280396 175.051333
Comments:

ImpactThere was a great deal of water lying on the low lying land around Mercer and the flats in the Waikato district were in some parts covered.

CommentThe Waikato River was very high.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust
Comments:

Property DamageA number of roofs were blown away and fences were demolished.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Netherton
Map Location: -37.339797 175.61034
Comments:

DamageThe Netherton Hall was blown over by the wind and a good deal of damage was done to the fences.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

Affected LifelineThe road to Netherton from Paeroa was blocked to traffic and bridges were damaged.

FloodingFlooding at Ohinemuri River
Map Location: -37.407629 175.819234
Comments:

EvacueesAll riverside homes were temporarily deserted for more elevated localities until the flood had gone down.

Affected LifelineThe bridge over the Ohinemuri River on the Old Tauranga Road was swept away.

FloodingFlooding at Owharoa Falls
Map Location: -37.418913 175.758076
Comments:

Affected LifelineThe railway line between Paeroa and Waihi was badly damaged. There was a large washout at half a mile north of Owharoa.

FloodingFlooding at Paeroa
Map Location: -37.374016 175.671099
Comments:

ImpactPaeroa and the surrounding land was flooded to an extent previously unknown. The flood waters began to recede late on the night of the 30th.

Peak Water LevelOhinemuri River came over its banks and flooded the township as well as the low lying portions of the surronding districts. Nearly the whole of the business area of the main street was flooded out. Shops were flooded to depths of 3 ft (0.91 m). In the lowest part of Puke Road there must have been 4 ft (1.22 m) of water in some houses.

ImpactLarge volumes of mining tailings and slimes was deposited on to fertile lands.In some premises and gardens muddy silt was left behind inches deep.

ImpactMany houses in the low lying parts of the town were flooded to a depth of several feet.

Affected LifelineMiles of the railway line was washed away. There were numerous washouts on the Te Aroha-Paeroa, Paeroa-Waihi and the Paeroa-Thames sections of the railway line. The railway line through the tunnel at Karangahake was badly damaged and there was 5 ft (1.52 m) of water in the Karangahake railway tunnel.

Affected LifelineAll telegraphic and telephonic communication with outside places was stopped on the 30th.

Affected LifelineBridges in all parts of the town were swept away. Several bridges on the main Paeroa-Waihi Road were swept away and washouts were numerous. The Komata road was impassable. There were deep gaps made in the roadway between Paeroa and Karangahake shutting off communication.

Stock DamagePeople living in the lower parts of the town lost nearly all of their poultry.

DamageIn the country districts much damage was done by the washing away of land and the drowning of stock.

Physical CharacteristicThe Ohinemuri River rose 9 in (23 cm) higher than on any occasion previously recorded.

Damage CostThe damage to property in Paeroa was estimated to run into several hundreds of pounds.

DamageThe footpaths in the town were broken and torn as water got between the foundation and the asphalt. The road was swept clear of all but the solid metal, and foot bridges were carried away in all directions. Culverts and crossings were washed out in many places. Nearly all the bridges in the lower portion of town were lifted.

DamageThe recreation ground at Paeroa was seriously damaged. Shrubs were twisted and broken and uprooted while a thick coating of tailings was left over the grass and tennis court.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust
Comments:

DamageNumerous trees, fences and chimneys were blown over by the high wind. Roofs of outhouses were blown off.

DamageThe Criterion Theatre was badly damaged by the gale.

Affected LifelineNumerous large trees were blown over onto the Komata road.

FloodingFlooding at Parawai
Map Location: -37.149095 175.5618
Comments:

Affected LifelineOn the Paeroa-Thames line about three miles of the railway line was washed away at Parawai.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Pokeno
Map Location: -37.245504 175.0131
Comments:

DamageThe gale blew down branches of trees, sheds and telegraphs post across the district.

Multi HazardMulti Hazard
Comments:

ImpactThe gale was accompanied by a steady rain which flooded low-lying country.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Taupo
Map Location: -38.69531 176.070758
Comments:

DamageTrees were uprooted and sent hurling through fences.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Te Aroha
Map Location: -37.536449 175.715591
Comments:

Property DamageThere was a severe gale in Te Aroha. Several buildings were blown over and a number was unroofed.

DamageFences were damaged and a number of trees were uprooted.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Te Awamutu
Map Location: -38.009384 175.334988
Comments:

DamageTrees were uprooted in all directions. The roof of the Presbyterian Church was carried away. There was damage to a valuable stained glass window at the St. Johns Anglican Church.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Te Kuiti
Map Location: -38.3277 175.172348
Comments:

Affected LifelineA tree fell across the line at Te Kuiti, disrupting the train services.

FloodingFlooding at Thames
Map Location: -37.140988 175.533107
Comments:

DamageThe storm caused little damage in Thames. The Kauaeranga River was flooded and overflowed its banks in the valley and at Parawai.

ImpactA serious break down occurred in the county water-race at a point known as Horseshoe Bend, some miles up the Kauaeranga Valley and the damage was estimated to take a fortnight to repair.

Affected LifelineThames was isolated for two days. Floods caused the rivers to overflow and as a result there were several washouts on the railway and traffic between Thames and Paeroa was suspended.

DamageSeveral launches were sunk. Much damage was done to fences and buildings.

Stock DamageSeveral horses drowned.

FloodingFlooding at Tirohia
Map Location: -37.43681 175.645377
Comments:

Affected LifelineOn the Paeroa-Te Aroha railway line, about two miles of the railway was under water at Tirohia.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain at Waihi
Map Location: -37.394063 175.820932
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicWaihi recorded 309 mm (30.9 cm) in 12.5 hours (which has a return period of over 150 years).

Physical CharacteristicWaihi recorded 2 in (5.08 cm) of rain in one hour.

Physical CharacteristicWaihi recorded 12 in (30.48 cm) of rain in 12 hours from 6:30pm on the 29th.

Physical CharacteristicWaihi recorded over 14 in (35.56 cm) of rain in 16 hours from 6:30pm on the 29th.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

ImpactThe Ohinemuri and its tributaries rose rapidly and overran their banks and the flats around the Waihi township were under water.

Property DamageNumerous residents along the river banks had their dwellings flooded and furniture destroyed.

Stock DamageStock suffered. Pigs, poultry, horses and cattle were swept away.

Affected LifelineOn the road to Katikati there were bridges swept away, slips and washouts.

Affected LifelineThe town water supply was cut off owing to damage to pipes. Water was cut off for a day or two.

Property DamageThere was considerable damage to property on the river banks and flats between Waihi and Karangahake.

Physical CharacteristicA bridge near Waihi was 10 ft (3.05 m) under water.

Affected LifelineTelegraph poles, twisted and broken, lay everywhere.

Physical CharacteristicOhinemuri River was 4 ft (1.22 m) higher than the previous greatest flood which occurred on the same day (March 29) of the previous year.

Damage CostThe damage done to the Waihi Gold Mining Company's water-race by the flood was repaired by the 4th of April. The estimated cost for repairing the damage done to the Waihi Company's properties was between £1200 to £1500 ($179,000-$223,700 2010 dollars).

FloodingFlooding at Waikino
Map Location: -37.40621 175.77092
Comments:

DamageSeveral outhouses on the river banks at Waikino were washed away.

Damage CostAt the Victoria battery at Waikino thousands of pounds of damage was caused.

ImpactThe business premises was flooded out along with several of the residential premises. Shops on the main street were flooded as high as the counters.

ImpactThe flood waters carried away hundreds of tons of the large reserve of coal stacked by the Waihi company at Waikino.

Bay of Plenty

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Rotorua
Map Location: -38.140434 176.262282
Comments:

Affected LifelineConsiderable damage was done by the storm in Rotorua. Many trees were blown down. Roads were blocked by fallen trees.

DamageSheds were unroofed or blown away.

DamageSome windows were blown in.

Gisborne

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at Gisborne
Duration:   4  days - There was a heavy southeasterly gale accompanied by driving torrents of rain from the 29th of March to the 1st of April 1910.
Comments:
FloodingFlooding
Comments:

CommentThe peak flood level was 1 ft (0.3 m) higher than the flood of 1906 and this level held for some time.

Affected LifelineRailway damage high from washouts and silting. The worst damage occurred near the Ormond dip where a 12 ft (3.66 m) hole was washed out in the ballast.

CommentThe consequences of the flood were not as serious as the flood of 1906.

ImpactMuch silt was deposited on the flats and in houses that had been swamped.

Crop DamageMaize losses were heavy.

Stock DamageSheep losses heavy. It was estimated that 2300 sheep were lost not including losses from small holdings.

Damage CostRoad damage to the Waikohu county amounted to £10,000 ($1,495,000 2010 dollars).

Damage CostThe damage done to roads and bridges in Cook County, Poverty Bay, during the floods was estimated at £12,000 ($1,789,800 2010 dollars).

FloodingFlooding at Bushmere homestead
Map Location: -38.639374 177.926985
Comments:

Peak River LevelWaipaoa River rose 24 ft 3 in (7.39 m) above its summer level.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain at Gisborne City
Map Location: -38.656661 178.017356
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicThe total rainfall in Gisborne for the month of March was 20.16 in (51.21 cm).

Physical CharacteristicGisborne recorded 2.8 in (7.11 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 29th.

Physical CharacteristicGisborne recorded 3.89 in (9.88 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 30th.

Physical CharacteristicGisborne recorded 7.68 in (19.51 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 31st (which has a return period of 70 years).

Physical CharacteristicGisborne recorded 365 mm (36.5 cm) of rain in three days (which has a return period of over 150 years).

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

CommentTaruheru and Waimata rivers were in a state of high flood. Huge logs came down both rivers.

Affected LifelineStreets in the town were running with water and mud was ankle deep.

Affected LifelineThe flood caused serious damage to the headworks of the municipal water supply and the water was cut for several days.

LandslideLandslide
Comments:

Property DamageThere was a landslide at Kaiti Beach which damaged a house and moved it 10 ft (3.05 m).

CommentThere were extensive landslides in the vicinity of the Tuahine lighthouse erected in 1909.

Maritime / CoastalMaritime / Coastal
Comments:

ImpactThe gale caused heavy seas on the coast. Great rolling seas dashed over the groyne and the breakwater.

FloodingFlooding at Kaitaratahi
Map Location: -38.527149 177.903096
Comments:

Peak DischargeWaipaoa River had a peak discharge of 112,000 cusecs (3171 cumecs) at Kaiteratahi.

FloodingFlooding at Makauri
Map Location: -38.62495 177.958179
Comments:

ImpactThe whole of Makauri was flooded.

Physical CharacteristicWater was nearly 2 ft (0.61 m) deep at Kings Railway Station.

Physical CharacteristicFloodwater was 18 in (0.46 m) deep at Kings Road.

FloodingFlooding at Matawhero
Map Location: -38.658048 177.948998
Comments:

Peak DischargeWaipaoa River had a peak discharge of 122,000 cusecs (3455 cumecs) at Matawhero.

FloodingFlooding at Ngatapa
Map Location: -38.587511 177.788321
Comments:

ImpactSome of the houses on the lower levels were threatened.

FloodingFlooding at Ormond
Map Location: -38.559177 177.924843
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicOrmond Valley was inundated and houses had 3-6 ft (0.61-1.83 m) of water inside.

Affected LifelineThere was a washout on the railway line at Ormond.

ImpactWaipaoa River overflowed its banks at Ormond.

EvacueesPractically all residents of Ormond left their houses on the night of the 31st fearing that the river would overflow.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain at Patutahi
Map Location: -38.624917 177.890615
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicPatutahi recorded 1.48 in (3.76 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 29th.

Physical CharacteristicPatutahi recorded 3.65 in (9.27 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 30th.

Physical CharacteristicPatutahi recorded 7.55 in (19.18 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 31st.

Physical CharacteristicPatutahi recorded 2.23 in (5.66 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 1st of April.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

ImpactLavenham Creek overflowed at Patutahi. Further up the valley the creek burst out and spread over the surrounding lands. Many of the paddocks were covered by floodwater 18 in (0.46 m) deep.

FloodingFlooding at Puha
Map Location: -38.458563 177.830076
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicWaipaoa River rose rapidly and the Waikohu Bridge at Puha was covered with 6 ft (1.83 m) of water.

FloodingFlooding at Te Karaka
Map Location: -38.467237 177.870255
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicThe railway line at Te Karaka Tunnel was flooded with 4 ft (1.22 m) of water.

ImpactThe racecourse was completely submerged.

Affected Lifeline2 ft (0.61 m) of silt covered the railway from the Te Karaka tunnel to the race course. 3 ft 6 in (1.07 m) of silt covered the race course.

Maritime / CoastalMaritime / Coastal at Tokomaru Bay
Map Location: -38.12831 178.319381
Comments:

DamageThe New Zealand Shipping Company's launch was sunk in the boat harbour.

FloodingFlooding at Waerengaahika
Map Location: -38.601149 177.92432
Comments:

ImpactRiver burst its banks at Waerengaahika and floodwaters flowed over paddocks. The surrounding country was flooded to a depth of several inches.

LandslideLandslide at Waikohu homestead
Map Location: -38.460237 177.789465
Comments:

Affected LifelineThere were large slips on the railway line at Waikohu.

FloodingFlooding at Waipaoa River
Map Location: -38.484818 177.912783
Comments:

ImpactWaipaoa River broke its banks at 6pm on the 29th at Ormond and between Waerengaahika and Bushmere, sweeping through Pouparae and past the Catholic Church at Makauri. By 8pm on the 30th the Waerengaahika Hotel was surrounded by floodwaters and the whole of Makauri was completely flooded.

Physical CharacteristicFloodwaters were within 6 ft (1.83 m) of the Kaiteratahi railway bridge beams.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain at Whatatutu
Map Location: -38.383396 177.836989
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicTe Rata at Whatatutu recorded 584 mm (58.4 cm) of rain in 60 hours (which has a return period of well over 150 years).

Hawke's Bay

LandslideLandslide at Hawke's Bay
Comments:

Affected LifelineThere were numerous slips on the Napier-Wairoa Road due to the heavy rain.

FloodingFlooding at Morere
Map Location: -38.981046 177.789967
Comments:

Property DamageA hotel was wrecked at Morere Springs. Flood water got under it, and part of the house fell into the adjacent river, which had encroached on the bank just by the houses.

Taranaki

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at New Plymouth
Map Location: -39.051214 174.06972
Comments:

CommentA storm burst over Taranaki early on the morning of the 30th.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust
Comments:

DamageThere was considerable damage done to fences, stables, chimneys, verandahs and trees.

Property DamageA large two storey building on Devon Street was demolished.

DamageSeveral derricks collapsed.

Affected LifelineTrees fell on telephone wires and electric lighting was also cut.

Crop DamageStacks of hay and grain were scattered. Great damage was done to standing crops of maize and turnips.

Property DamageFarm buildings were unroofed.

References

Cowie, C.A., Attwood, A.K. (1957) Floods in New Zealand 1920-1953, The Soil Conservation Control Council, Wellington, New Zealand
Ericksen, H.J. (1986). Creating Flood Disasters? Water and Soil Miscellaneous Publication Number 77.
Hydrology Annual No. 3, 1955, Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Council, Wellington, New Zealand
NZ Met Service. (2008). Meteorology of Extreme Rainfalls in New Zealand (Mark Pascoe, Ed.).
NZ Met Service. (2008). Meteorology of Extreme Rainfalls in New Zealand (Mark Pascoe, Ed.).
Headline: AFTER THE FLOOD, Counting the Cost.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: THE FLOOD AT WAIHI.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: THE TELEGRAPH SERVICE, Lines Repaired.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: WIND AND RAIN, A Record Flood.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: THE FLOOD, Further Particulars, Repairing the Damage.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 4 April (Monday) 1910.
Headline: THE RECENT FLOOD, Damage to the County Property.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 8 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: The recent floods and gale, some additional incidents.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Evening Post, 2 April 1910, Page 3.
Headline: Last week's storm, landslides near a lighthouse.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Evening Post, 4 April 1910, Page 8.
Headline: St. Anne's Church, Northland.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Evening Post, Page 8.
Headline: Damage in Poverty Bay.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Hawera and Normanby Star, 2 April 1910, Page 5.
Headline: Floods in Poverty Bay.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Hawera and Normanby Star, 31 March 1910, Page 4.
Headline: Serious Floods.
The Gisborne Times, 31 March 1910.
Headline: AFTER THE GALE, Storms and Floods, Railway Lines Blocked.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: Damage at Rotorua, Two Sheds Blown Down.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: Desolation at Paeroa, Houses and Shops Flooded.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: Floods in the North, The Mangakahia District.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: MILD BLOW AT THAMES, The Block on the Railway, KAUAERANGA RIVER FLOODED.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: THE RAILWAY LINES, EXTENSIVE WASH-OUTS, Flood in a Tunnel.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: WAIHI RESIDENTS IN PERIL, A Family on a Roof.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: DAMAGE BY FLOODS, Losses At Karangahake.
The New Zealand Herald, 2 April (Saturday) 1910.
Headline: GALE IN OTHER DISTRICTS, Losses to Setllers.
The New Zealand Herald, 2 April (Saturday) 1910.
Headline: HEAVY RAINFALL, City Streets Flooded.
The New Zealand Herald, 30 March (Wednesday) 1910.
Headline: AN EASTERLY GALE, Phenomenal Rainfall, Floods in the Country.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: BUFFETED BY THE GALE, Experiences of Shipping.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: Northern Roads Flooded, A Settler in Difficulties.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: PAEROA UNAER WATER, Railway Line Submerged.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: TELEGRAPH WIRES DOWN, Auckland Isolated.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: THE GALE IN THE WAIKATO, River Gradually Rising.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: THE FLOODED DISTRICTS, Damage At Waihi.
The New Zealand Herald, 4 April (Monday) 1910.
Headline: THE RECENT GALE, Railway Communication, Gradually Being Restored.
The New Zealand Herald, 4 April (Monday) 1910.
Headline: DAMAGE BY FLOODS, Waihi Co's Properties.
The New Zealand Herald, 5 April (Tuesday) 1910.
Headline: East Coast Losses.
The New Zealand Herald, 5 April (Tuesday) 1910.

SevereMarch-April 1910 Upper North Island Ex-tropical Cyclone ( 1910-03-29 )

20+ years

An ex-tropical cyclone brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding to the upper North Island. The area around Paeroa was hardest hit with damage to railways, roads and bridges.

North Island

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at North Island
Comments:

CauseThe cause of the flooding was an ex-tropical cyclone, that had come down the direction of Northern Australia , New Caledonia and Fiji, with central pressure just below 980 hPa. It moved southeastwards to pass near Cape Reinga and just northeast of East Cape.

DurationHeavy rain and flooding occurred from the 29th of March to the 1st of April 1910.

Northland

FloodingFlooding at Northland
Comments:

ImpactHeavy rain caused floods in the Mangakahia district.

Auckland

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Auckland
Comments:

Affected LifelineAll telegraphic communication was lost between Auckland and Wellington for over 30 hours. All wires were down both north and south of Drury.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

ImpactFloods occurred in the Kaipara district.

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at Auckland City
Map Location: -36.852397 174.762337
Comments:

CauseHeavy rain and storms, from a north-easterly direction, were experienced on the 29th to the 30th of March.

ImpactThere were floods on a small scale in the city and heavy seas in the harbour.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicAuckland recorded 3.85 in (9.78 cm) of rain in 24 hours to 9am on the 30th.

Physical CharacteristicAuckland recorded 5.5 in (13.97 cm) of rain from midday on the 28th to the morning of the 31st of March.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

ImpactLow lying areas were occasionally flooded. In Queen Street the roadway was frequently covered at the side channels ankle deep with water. The water inundated the entrances to many shops, business premises and dwellings. The street eventually became flooded to a depth of several inches. In Quay Street, east and west of Queen Street, the roadway was impassable for some distance.

Physical CharacteristicOn the Queen Street wharf the flood waters were an average depth of a foot (0.3 m) over a considerable area.

DamageA great deal of damage was wrought among the flowers beds and orchards in and around Auckland. A number of outbuildings and fences were damaged.

Maritime / CoastalMaritime / Coastal
Comments:

ImpactThere was a very rough sea in the harbour and the presence of floating logs interrupted ferry traffic. Heavy seas caused delays to shipping.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Drury
Map Location: -37.10205 174.946507
Comments:

Property DamageA good deal of damage was done to dwellings and outbuildings by the gale.

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at Kaukapakapa
Map Location: -36.613162 174.494649
Comments:

ImpactHeavy rain fell on the 29th. The low lying land was completely underwater.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

Stock DamageSeveral horses were drowned.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Pukekohe
Map Location: -37.206561 174.898162
Comments:

ImpactTrees were uprooted in various parts.

LandslideLandslide at Tahekeroa
Map Location: -36.529347 174.562926
Comments:

Affected LifelineOn the North Auckland railway line there was a small slip at Tahekeroa.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Waiuku
Map Location: -37.249739 174.717314
Comments:

Property DamageA chimney was blown down, a number of farm houses were unroofed and trees uprooted.

Waikato

FloodingFlooding at Waikato
Duration:   3  days - Flooding occurred in the Waikato from the 30th of March to the 1st of April 1910.
Comments:

Damage CostThe damage in the Ohinemuri County was estimated at £4000 ($596,600 2010 dollars). The damage mostly occurred on the main road between Mackaytown and the Waikino station. The folowing footbridges were destroyed: Mackaytown station bridge, Owharoa station footbridge, and the bridge near Waikino known as Benner's. The estimated cost of replacing the footbridge at Mackaytown was £640 ($95,500 2010 dollars) and Benner's £275 ($41,000 2010 dollars). There were large and small washouts along the road. The estimated cost of repairing the road was £2300 ($343,000 2010 dollars).

Stock DamageIn Paeroa one farmer lost between 30 and 40 of his calves. Several sheep were reported to have drowned at Paraawai, some calves at Omahu, some cattle at Hikutaia and a couple of horses near Paeroa.

FloodingFlooding at Buckland
Map Location: -37.224262 174.91668
Comments:

ImpactA great deal of flat land was inundated.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Cambridge
Map Location: -37.886458 175.444978
Comments:

DamageTrees were blown down in all directions, with many falling across roadways. Stables and outbuildings suffered damage.

FloodingFlooding at Coromandel
Map Location: -36.752474 175.508989
Comments:

CommentThe flood was the heaviest experienced for 20 years in the Coromandel.

Affected LifelineA bridge on the Mercury Bay Road was carried away and brought down the Waiau River several miles.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Hamilton
Map Location: -37.780816 175.272836
Comments:

Affected LifelineSeveral telegraph poles on the south side of Hamilton were blown down.

DamageIn the country districts around Hamilton, sheds were unroofed and stacks were stripped of thatch.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicThe storm was not accompanied by a great amount of rain in Hamilton. Hamilton recorded 2.18 in (5.54 cm) of rain from the 27th of March to the 1st of April.

FloodingFlooding at Hikutaia
Map Location: -37.290044 175.654673
Comments:

Affected LifelineOn the Paeroa-Thames line about a mile and a half of the railway line was washed away at Hikutaia.

FloodingFlooding at Karangahake
Map Location: -37.140988 175.533107
Comments:

Property DamageTwo houses near Karangahake were completely washed away on the 30th.

Affected LifelineThe road was in a very bad and dangerous condition, with numerous washouts.

Multi HazardMulti Hazard
Comments:

Damage CostOver half a mile of the Talisman water-race was completely destroyed and the lowest estimate of the damage cost of £3000 ($447,500 2010 dollars). A considerable quantity of roofing was also blown off the Talisman power house.

FloodingFlooding at Mackaytown
Map Location: -37.410373 175.711746
Comments:

Peak River LevelThe Ohinemuri River at Mackaytown reached a peak level of 138.4 ft (42.18 m) in March. This was a record.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust
Comments:

Property DamageA tree blew across a portion of a house greatly damaging it.

FloodingFlooding at Mangatawhiri
Map Location: -37.218243 175.119949
Comments:

DamageMangatawhiri River was in high flood. Logs were strewm about paddocks and a number of fences were ruined.

ImpactAll low lying land in a radius of several miles was under water while roads were completely submerged.

FloodingFlooding at Mercer
Map Location: -37.280396 175.051333
Comments:

ImpactThere was a great deal of water lying on the low lying land around Mercer and the flats in the Waikato district were in some parts covered.

CommentThe Waikato River was very high.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust
Comments:

Property DamageA number of roofs were blown away and fences were demolished.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Netherton
Map Location: -37.339797 175.61034
Comments:

DamageThe Netherton Hall was blown over by the wind and a good deal of damage was done to the fences.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

Affected LifelineThe road to Netherton from Paeroa was blocked to traffic and bridges were damaged.

FloodingFlooding at Ohinemuri River
Map Location: -37.407629 175.819234
Comments:

EvacueesAll riverside homes were temporarily deserted for more elevated localities until the flood had gone down.

Affected LifelineThe bridge over the Ohinemuri River on the Old Tauranga Road was swept away.

FloodingFlooding at Owharoa Falls
Map Location: -37.418913 175.758076
Comments:

Affected LifelineThe railway line between Paeroa and Waihi was badly damaged. There was a large washout at half a mile north of Owharoa.

FloodingFlooding at Paeroa
Map Location: -37.374016 175.671099
Comments:

ImpactPaeroa and the surrounding land was flooded to an extent previously unknown. The flood waters began to recede late on the night of the 30th.

Peak Water LevelOhinemuri River came over its banks and flooded the township as well as the low lying portions of the surronding districts. Nearly the whole of the business area of the main street was flooded out. Shops were flooded to depths of 3 ft (0.91 m). In the lowest part of Puke Road there must have been 4 ft (1.22 m) of water in some houses.

ImpactLarge volumes of mining tailings and slimes was deposited on to fertile lands.In some premises and gardens muddy silt was left behind inches deep.

ImpactMany houses in the low lying parts of the town were flooded to a depth of several feet.

Affected LifelineMiles of the railway line was washed away. There were numerous washouts on the Te Aroha-Paeroa, Paeroa-Waihi and the Paeroa-Thames sections of the railway line. The railway line through the tunnel at Karangahake was badly damaged and there was 5 ft (1.52 m) of water in the Karangahake railway tunnel.

Affected LifelineAll telegraphic and telephonic communication with outside places was stopped on the 30th.

Affected LifelineBridges in all parts of the town were swept away. Several bridges on the main Paeroa-Waihi Road were swept away and washouts were numerous. The Komata road was impassable. There were deep gaps made in the roadway between Paeroa and Karangahake shutting off communication.

Stock DamagePeople living in the lower parts of the town lost nearly all of their poultry.

DamageIn the country districts much damage was done by the washing away of land and the drowning of stock.

Physical CharacteristicThe Ohinemuri River rose 9 in (23 cm) higher than on any occasion previously recorded.

Damage CostThe damage to property in Paeroa was estimated to run into several hundreds of pounds.

DamageThe footpaths in the town were broken and torn as water got between the foundation and the asphalt. The road was swept clear of all but the solid metal, and foot bridges were carried away in all directions. Culverts and crossings were washed out in many places. Nearly all the bridges in the lower portion of town were lifted.

DamageThe recreation ground at Paeroa was seriously damaged. Shrubs were twisted and broken and uprooted while a thick coating of tailings was left over the grass and tennis court.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust
Comments:

DamageNumerous trees, fences and chimneys were blown over by the high wind. Roofs of outhouses were blown off.

DamageThe Criterion Theatre was badly damaged by the gale.

Affected LifelineNumerous large trees were blown over onto the Komata road.

FloodingFlooding at Parawai
Map Location: -37.149095 175.5618
Comments:

Affected LifelineOn the Paeroa-Thames line about three miles of the railway line was washed away at Parawai.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Pokeno
Map Location: -37.245504 175.0131
Comments:

DamageThe gale blew down branches of trees, sheds and telegraphs post across the district.

Multi HazardMulti Hazard
Comments:

ImpactThe gale was accompanied by a steady rain which flooded low-lying country.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Taupo
Map Location: -38.69531 176.070758
Comments:

DamageTrees were uprooted and sent hurling through fences.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Te Aroha
Map Location: -37.536449 175.715591
Comments:

Property DamageThere was a severe gale in Te Aroha. Several buildings were blown over and a number was unroofed.

DamageFences were damaged and a number of trees were uprooted.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Te Awamutu
Map Location: -38.009384 175.334988
Comments:

DamageTrees were uprooted in all directions. The roof of the Presbyterian Church was carried away. There was damage to a valuable stained glass window at the St. Johns Anglican Church.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Te Kuiti
Map Location: -38.3277 175.172348
Comments:

Affected LifelineA tree fell across the line at Te Kuiti, disrupting the train services.

FloodingFlooding at Thames
Map Location: -37.140988 175.533107
Comments:

DamageThe storm caused little damage in Thames. The Kauaeranga River was flooded and overflowed its banks in the valley and at Parawai.

ImpactA serious break down occurred in the county water-race at a point known as Horseshoe Bend, some miles up the Kauaeranga Valley and the damage was estimated to take a fortnight to repair.

Affected LifelineThames was isolated for two days. Floods caused the rivers to overflow and as a result there were several washouts on the railway and traffic between Thames and Paeroa was suspended.

DamageSeveral launches were sunk. Much damage was done to fences and buildings.

Stock DamageSeveral horses drowned.

FloodingFlooding at Tirohia
Map Location: -37.43681 175.645377
Comments:

Affected LifelineOn the Paeroa-Te Aroha railway line, about two miles of the railway was under water at Tirohia.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain at Waihi
Map Location: -37.394063 175.820932
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicWaihi recorded 309 mm (30.9 cm) in 12.5 hours (which has a return period of over 150 years).

Physical CharacteristicWaihi recorded 2 in (5.08 cm) of rain in one hour.

Physical CharacteristicWaihi recorded 12 in (30.48 cm) of rain in 12 hours from 6:30pm on the 29th.

Physical CharacteristicWaihi recorded over 14 in (35.56 cm) of rain in 16 hours from 6:30pm on the 29th.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

ImpactThe Ohinemuri and its tributaries rose rapidly and overran their banks and the flats around the Waihi township were under water.

Property DamageNumerous residents along the river banks had their dwellings flooded and furniture destroyed.

Stock DamageStock suffered. Pigs, poultry, horses and cattle were swept away.

Affected LifelineOn the road to Katikati there were bridges swept away, slips and washouts.

Affected LifelineThe town water supply was cut off owing to damage to pipes. Water was cut off for a day or two.

Property DamageThere was considerable damage to property on the river banks and flats between Waihi and Karangahake.

Physical CharacteristicA bridge near Waihi was 10 ft (3.05 m) under water.

Affected LifelineTelegraph poles, twisted and broken, lay everywhere.

Physical CharacteristicOhinemuri River was 4 ft (1.22 m) higher than the previous greatest flood which occurred on the same day (March 29) of the previous year.

Damage CostThe damage done to the Waihi Gold Mining Company's water-race by the flood was repaired by the 4th of April. The estimated cost for repairing the damage done to the Waihi Company's properties was between £1200 to £1500 ($179,000-$223,700 2010 dollars).

FloodingFlooding at Waikino
Map Location: -37.40621 175.77092
Comments:

DamageSeveral outhouses on the river banks at Waikino were washed away.

Damage CostAt the Victoria battery at Waikino thousands of pounds of damage was caused.

ImpactThe business premises was flooded out along with several of the residential premises. Shops on the main street were flooded as high as the counters.

ImpactThe flood waters carried away hundreds of tons of the large reserve of coal stacked by the Waihi company at Waikino.

Bay of Plenty

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust at Rotorua
Map Location: -38.140434 176.262282
Comments:

Affected LifelineConsiderable damage was done by the storm in Rotorua. Many trees were blown down. Roads were blocked by fallen trees.

DamageSheds were unroofed or blown away.

DamageSome windows were blown in.

Gisborne

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at Gisborne
Duration:   4  days - There was a heavy southeasterly gale accompanied by driving torrents of rain from the 29th of March to the 1st of April 1910.
Comments:
FloodingFlooding
Comments:

CommentThe peak flood level was 1 ft (0.3 m) higher than the flood of 1906 and this level held for some time.

Affected LifelineRailway damage high from washouts and silting. The worst damage occurred near the Ormond dip where a 12 ft (3.66 m) hole was washed out in the ballast.

CommentThe consequences of the flood were not as serious as the flood of 1906.

ImpactMuch silt was deposited on the flats and in houses that had been swamped.

Crop DamageMaize losses were heavy.

Stock DamageSheep losses heavy. It was estimated that 2300 sheep were lost not including losses from small holdings.

Damage CostRoad damage to the Waikohu county amounted to £10,000 ($1,495,000 2010 dollars).

Damage CostThe damage done to roads and bridges in Cook County, Poverty Bay, during the floods was estimated at £12,000 ($1,789,800 2010 dollars).

FloodingFlooding at Bushmere homestead
Map Location: -38.639374 177.926985
Comments:

Peak River LevelWaipaoa River rose 24 ft 3 in (7.39 m) above its summer level.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain at Gisborne City
Map Location: -38.656661 178.017356
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicThe total rainfall in Gisborne for the month of March was 20.16 in (51.21 cm).

Physical CharacteristicGisborne recorded 2.8 in (7.11 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 29th.

Physical CharacteristicGisborne recorded 3.89 in (9.88 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 30th.

Physical CharacteristicGisborne recorded 7.68 in (19.51 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 31st (which has a return period of 70 years).

Physical CharacteristicGisborne recorded 365 mm (36.5 cm) of rain in three days (which has a return period of over 150 years).

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

CommentTaruheru and Waimata rivers were in a state of high flood. Huge logs came down both rivers.

Affected LifelineStreets in the town were running with water and mud was ankle deep.

Affected LifelineThe flood caused serious damage to the headworks of the municipal water supply and the water was cut for several days.

LandslideLandslide
Comments:

Property DamageThere was a landslide at Kaiti Beach which damaged a house and moved it 10 ft (3.05 m).

CommentThere were extensive landslides in the vicinity of the Tuahine lighthouse erected in 1909.

Maritime / CoastalMaritime / Coastal
Comments:

ImpactThe gale caused heavy seas on the coast. Great rolling seas dashed over the groyne and the breakwater.

FloodingFlooding at Kaitaratahi
Map Location: -38.527149 177.903096
Comments:

Peak DischargeWaipaoa River had a peak discharge of 112,000 cusecs (3171 cumecs) at Kaiteratahi.

FloodingFlooding at Makauri
Map Location: -38.62495 177.958179
Comments:

ImpactThe whole of Makauri was flooded.

Physical CharacteristicWater was nearly 2 ft (0.61 m) deep at Kings Railway Station.

Physical CharacteristicFloodwater was 18 in (0.46 m) deep at Kings Road.

FloodingFlooding at Matawhero
Map Location: -38.658048 177.948998
Comments:

Peak DischargeWaipaoa River had a peak discharge of 122,000 cusecs (3455 cumecs) at Matawhero.

FloodingFlooding at Ngatapa
Map Location: -38.587511 177.788321
Comments:

ImpactSome of the houses on the lower levels were threatened.

FloodingFlooding at Ormond
Map Location: -38.559177 177.924843
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicOrmond Valley was inundated and houses had 3-6 ft (0.61-1.83 m) of water inside.

Affected LifelineThere was a washout on the railway line at Ormond.

ImpactWaipaoa River overflowed its banks at Ormond.

EvacueesPractically all residents of Ormond left their houses on the night of the 31st fearing that the river would overflow.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain at Patutahi
Map Location: -38.624917 177.890615
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicPatutahi recorded 1.48 in (3.76 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 29th.

Physical CharacteristicPatutahi recorded 3.65 in (9.27 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 30th.

Physical CharacteristicPatutahi recorded 7.55 in (19.18 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 31st.

Physical CharacteristicPatutahi recorded 2.23 in (5.66 cm) of rain in 24 hours on the 1st of April.

FloodingFlooding
Comments:

ImpactLavenham Creek overflowed at Patutahi. Further up the valley the creek burst out and spread over the surrounding lands. Many of the paddocks were covered by floodwater 18 in (0.46 m) deep.

FloodingFlooding at Puha
Map Location: -38.458563 177.830076
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicWaipaoa River rose rapidly and the Waikohu Bridge at Puha was covered with 6 ft (1.83 m) of water.

FloodingFlooding at Te Karaka
Map Location: -38.467237 177.870255
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicThe railway line at Te Karaka Tunnel was flooded with 4 ft (1.22 m) of water.

ImpactThe racecourse was completely submerged.

Affected Lifeline2 ft (0.61 m) of silt covered the railway from the Te Karaka tunnel to the race course. 3 ft 6 in (1.07 m) of silt covered the race course.

Maritime / CoastalMaritime / Coastal at Tokomaru Bay
Map Location: -38.12831 178.319381
Comments:

DamageThe New Zealand Shipping Company's launch was sunk in the boat harbour.

FloodingFlooding at Waerengaahika
Map Location: -38.601149 177.92432
Comments:

ImpactRiver burst its banks at Waerengaahika and floodwaters flowed over paddocks. The surrounding country was flooded to a depth of several inches.

LandslideLandslide at Waikohu homestead
Map Location: -38.460237 177.789465
Comments:

Affected LifelineThere were large slips on the railway line at Waikohu.

FloodingFlooding at Waipaoa River
Map Location: -38.484818 177.912783
Comments:

ImpactWaipaoa River broke its banks at 6pm on the 29th at Ormond and between Waerengaahika and Bushmere, sweeping through Pouparae and past the Catholic Church at Makauri. By 8pm on the 30th the Waerengaahika Hotel was surrounded by floodwaters and the whole of Makauri was completely flooded.

Physical CharacteristicFloodwaters were within 6 ft (1.83 m) of the Kaiteratahi railway bridge beams.

Heavy RainHeavy Rain at Whatatutu
Map Location: -38.383396 177.836989
Comments:

Physical CharacteristicTe Rata at Whatatutu recorded 584 mm (58.4 cm) of rain in 60 hours (which has a return period of well over 150 years).

Hawke's Bay

LandslideLandslide at Hawke's Bay
Comments:

Affected LifelineThere were numerous slips on the Napier-Wairoa Road due to the heavy rain.

FloodingFlooding at Morere
Map Location: -38.981046 177.789967
Comments:

Property DamageA hotel was wrecked at Morere Springs. Flood water got under it, and part of the house fell into the adjacent river, which had encroached on the bank just by the houses.

Taranaki

Multi HazardMulti Hazard at New Plymouth
Map Location: -39.051214 174.06972
Comments:

CommentA storm burst over Taranaki early on the morning of the 30th.

High Wind GustsHigh Wind / Gust
Comments:

DamageThere was considerable damage done to fences, stables, chimneys, verandahs and trees.

Property DamageA large two storey building on Devon Street was demolished.

DamageSeveral derricks collapsed.

Affected LifelineTrees fell on telephone wires and electric lighting was also cut.

Crop DamageStacks of hay and grain were scattered. Great damage was done to standing crops of maize and turnips.

Property DamageFarm buildings were unroofed.

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Ericksen, H.J. (1986). Creating Flood Disasters? Water and Soil Miscellaneous Publication Number 77.
Hydrology Annual No. 3, 1955, Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Council, Wellington, New Zealand
NZ Met Service. (2008). Meteorology of Extreme Rainfalls in New Zealand (Mark Pascoe, Ed.).
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Headline: AFTER THE FLOOD, Counting the Cost.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: THE FLOOD AT WAIHI.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: THE TELEGRAPH SERVICE, Lines Repaired.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: WIND AND RAIN, A Record Flood.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: THE FLOOD, Further Particulars, Repairing the Damage.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 4 April (Monday) 1910.
Headline: THE RECENT FLOOD, Damage to the County Property.
Ohinemuri Gazette, 8 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: The recent floods and gale, some additional incidents.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Evening Post, 2 April 1910, Page 3.
Headline: Last week's storm, landslides near a lighthouse.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Evening Post, 4 April 1910, Page 8.
Headline: St. Anne's Church, Northland.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Evening Post, Page 8.
Headline: Damage in Poverty Bay.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Hawera and Normanby Star, 2 April 1910, Page 5.
Headline: Floods in Poverty Bay.
paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, Source: Hawera and Normanby Star, 31 March 1910, Page 4.
Headline: Serious Floods.
The Gisborne Times, 31 March 1910.
Headline: AFTER THE GALE, Storms and Floods, Railway Lines Blocked.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: Damage at Rotorua, Two Sheds Blown Down.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: Desolation at Paeroa, Houses and Shops Flooded.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: Floods in the North, The Mangakahia District.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: MILD BLOW AT THAMES, The Block on the Railway, KAUAERANGA RIVER FLOODED.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: THE RAILWAY LINES, EXTENSIVE WASH-OUTS, Flood in a Tunnel.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: WAIHI RESIDENTS IN PERIL, A Family on a Roof.
The New Zealand Herald, 1 April (Friday) 1910.
Headline: DAMAGE BY FLOODS, Losses At Karangahake.
The New Zealand Herald, 2 April (Saturday) 1910.
Headline: GALE IN OTHER DISTRICTS, Losses to Setllers.
The New Zealand Herald, 2 April (Saturday) 1910.
Headline: HEAVY RAINFALL, City Streets Flooded.
The New Zealand Herald, 30 March (Wednesday) 1910.
Headline: AN EASTERLY GALE, Phenomenal Rainfall, Floods in the Country.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: BUFFETED BY THE GALE, Experiences of Shipping.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: Northern Roads Flooded, A Settler in Difficulties.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: PAEROA UNAER WATER, Railway Line Submerged.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: TELEGRAPH WIRES DOWN, Auckland Isolated.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: THE GALE IN THE WAIKATO, River Gradually Rising.
The New Zealand Herald, 31 March (Thursday) 1910.
Headline: THE FLOODED DISTRICTS, Damage At Waihi.
The New Zealand Herald, 4 April (Monday) 1910.
Headline: THE RECENT GALE, Railway Communication, Gradually Being Restored.
The New Zealand Herald, 4 April (Monday) 1910.
Headline: DAMAGE BY FLOODS, Waihi Co's Properties.
The New Zealand Herald, 5 April (Tuesday) 1910.
Headline: East Coast Losses.
The New Zealand Herald, 5 April (Tuesday) 1910.