NZ Historic Weather Events Catalogue
March 2000 New Zealand Storm ( 2000-03-13 )
Wellington, Canterbury and Otago experienced gale force winds, heavy rain and flooding.
North Island
Heavy Rain
at
North Island
Heavy rain was caused by two low centres moving steadily northeast over the country to straddle the North Island.
South Island
Heavy Rain
at
South Island
Heavy rainfall occurred along Marlborough coast, throughout Canterbury and coastal Otago.
There were rainfalls of up to 7-10 cm at many locations.
Wellington
Multi Hazard
at
Wellington City
Duration: 2 days - The storm lasted from the 13th until the 14th.
The storm on the 13th was caused by two low centres moved steadily northeast over the country and there was a very strong southeasterly flow around the southwestern side of these lows.
Weather related vehicle accidents caused emergency services in Wellington to be stretched but there were only minor injuries reported.
High Wind / Gust
There was property damage caused by the southerly gales.
There were power cuts.
Wellington Airport recorded wind gusts of up to 85 km/hr
High winds blew out an inner-city window.
Flooding
Wellington had surface flooding.
Maritime / Coastal
Flights into Wellington were delayed by up to 35 minutes by high winds.
A Lynx ferry sailing from Picton was cancelled because of rough seas and other Cook Strait ferries were disrupted.
Canterbury
Flooding
at
Christchurch
Christchurch had surface flooding.
Otago
Multi Hazard
at
Otago
Duration: 2 days - The storm lasted from the 13th until the 14th.
Heavy Rain
Heavy rain was caused by a complex low , deepening, as it moved from Tasman Sea. A cold front was associated with this low.
Up to 8.5cm of rain fell in parts of coastal Otago.
Flooding
There was isolated areas of surface flooding and slips on coastal Otago highways.
High Wind / Gust
Trees blocked roads and electricity was cut by gale-force winds and rain.
Snow / Ice
Snow fell to 800m in Otago.
Heavy Rain
at
Dunedin
Dunedin Airport recorded 7.44cm of rain in 11 hours.
Flooding
There was surface flooding in parts of Dunedin.
Multi Hazard
There was weather-related vehicle accidents.
Flooding
at
East Taieri
Flooding closed East Taieri School for the day.
References
- Major weather events in New Zealand, FLOODS and HIGH RAINFALL, to 31st May 2006
- Major weather events in New Zealand, FLOODS AND HIGH RAINFALL, Floods to 31st July 2006
- Meteorological Society of New Zealand (Inc.) Newsletter 81, June 2000.
- www.metservice, notable weather events.govt.nz
- Headline: Chilly blast a blow to hazy days.
- www.nzherald.co.nz, 15 March 2000.
March 2000 New Zealand Storm ( 2000-03-13 )
Wellington, Canterbury and Otago experienced gale force winds, heavy rain and flooding.
North Island
Heavy Rain
at
North Island
Heavy rain was caused by two low centres moving steadily northeast over the country to straddle the North Island.
South Island
Heavy Rain
at
South Island
Heavy rainfall occurred along Marlborough coast, throughout Canterbury and coastal Otago.
There were rainfalls of up to 7-10 cm at many locations.
Wellington
Multi Hazard
at
Wellington City
Duration: 2 days - The storm lasted from the 13th until the 14th.
The storm on the 13th was caused by two low centres moved steadily northeast over the country and there was a very strong southeasterly flow around the southwestern side of these lows.
Weather related vehicle accidents caused emergency services in Wellington to be stretched but there were only minor injuries reported.
High Wind / Gust
There was property damage caused by the southerly gales.
There were power cuts.
Wellington Airport recorded wind gusts of up to 85 km/hr
High winds blew out an inner-city window.
Flooding
Wellington had surface flooding.
Maritime / Coastal
Flights into Wellington were delayed by up to 35 minutes by high winds.
A Lynx ferry sailing from Picton was cancelled because of rough seas and other Cook Strait ferries were disrupted.
Canterbury
Flooding
at
Christchurch
Christchurch had surface flooding.
Otago
Multi Hazard
at
Otago
Duration: 2 days - The storm lasted from the 13th until the 14th.
Heavy Rain
Heavy rain was caused by a complex low , deepening, as it moved from Tasman Sea. A cold front was associated with this low.
Up to 8.5cm of rain fell in parts of coastal Otago.
Flooding
There was isolated areas of surface flooding and slips on coastal Otago highways.
High Wind / Gust
Trees blocked roads and electricity was cut by gale-force winds and rain.
Snow / Ice
Snow fell to 800m in Otago.
Heavy Rain
at
Dunedin
Dunedin Airport recorded 7.44cm of rain in 11 hours.
Flooding
There was surface flooding in parts of Dunedin.
Multi Hazard
There was weather-related vehicle accidents.
Flooding
at
East Taieri
Flooding closed East Taieri School for the day.
References
- Major weather events in New Zealand, FLOODS and HIGH RAINFALL, to 31st May 2006
- Major weather events in New Zealand, FLOODS AND HIGH RAINFALL, Floods to 31st July 2006
- Meteorological Society of New Zealand (Inc.) Newsletter 81, June 2000.
- www.metservice, notable weather events.govt.nz
- Headline: Chilly blast a blow to hazy days.
- www.nzherald.co.nz, 15 March 2000.