The estimated return period for the event was 40 years.

Tukituki, Ngaruroro and Tutaekuri Rivers all overflowed their banks in several locations causing extensive flooding.

Floodwater was several feet deep in Clive, Papakura and Meeanee. Silt to a depth of 12-18 in (0.3-0.46 m) was deposited over the area.

Waitangi and Tarehas bridge was carried away. The approaches to the Meeanee bridge were washed away.

There were heavy stock losses.

There was flooding in much of the area where Hastings now stands.

Communication with Meanee and Papakura districts was wholly stopped.

A new house in Clive had nearly 3 ft (0.91 m) of water in it.

Water was everywhere.

There was scarely a spot of dry land to be seen from Papakura to Meeanee Flats.

The destruction to stock, fencing and homesteads was enormous. Thousands of pounds of property was washed away.

Water covered the road to Meeanee up to a depth of 6 ft (1.83 m).

Napier recorded 381 mm (38.1 cm) of rain in four days up to the morning of the 27th of May (which has a return period of over 150 years).

The initial heavy rain was followed by fine weather, but rain recommenced on the 3rd of June and continued on the 4th.

It was the highest and most destructive flood in the vicinity of Napier within recollection.

Several feet of floodwater flowed through Napier and silt was left to a depth of 0.3-0.5 m.

Clive Square in Napier was flooded.

Ngaruroro River overflowed its banks in several places towards Napier, and broke through its banks in three places.

The flood changed the course of the Ngaruroro River.

Stock and fencing losses were serious.

Pakowhai was nearly completely submerged by floodwaters.

Over three houses had a great depth of water in them.

Tukituki River overflowed towards Cape Kidnappers.

Tutaekuri River broke its banks in several places flooding the valley of Petane.