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March 2017 North Island Heavy Rain and Flooding
Very heavy rain fell over many areas of the North Island during the period 7-13 March, which resulted in severe flooding. A slow-moving depression remained in the North Tasman Sea for most of this period. Fronts on the eastern edge of the depression brought the rain.
May 2013 New Zealand Storm
A deep low pressure system crossed New Zealand during the period 4-6 May, bringing stormy weather to many areas. Heavy downpours caused chaos around the country with power cut to hundreds of homes, buildings flooded and some flights suspended.
January 2011 Upper North Island Storm
Ex-tropical cyclone Wilma moved rapidly across the northeastern North Island on January 28 and 29, bringing very heavy rainfall and causing severe flooding and slips.
January 2011 Upper North Island Flooding
Flooding resulted from rainfall from a large low pressure system passing over Auckland at the same time as it experienced a high tide.
June 2010 Upper North Island Flooding
Torrential rain in the upper North Island resulted in about 80 evacuations in the Bay of Plenty area and closed roads due to floodwater and slips.
February 2009 North Island and Nelson Flooding
Heavy rain brought minor flooding to various places in the North Island and in Tasman-Nelson.
August 2008 Canterbury Flooding and North Island Landslides
Heavy rain from the 24th caused landslides and flooding around North Canterbury and Marlborough and landslides in parts of the North Island.
July 2008 New Zealand Severe Storm
The second storm of three in a one-week period. A depression hit the upper North Island, bringing heavy rain and high winds, then it spread down the country.
June 2008 South Island Snow and North Island Thunderstorms
Six cold fronts in a row brought snow, hail and thunderstorms to the South Island and western North Island.
April 2008 North Island and West Coast Flooding
Many regions in the North Island experienced heavy rain and flooding, particularly Northland, Taranaki and Wellington. There was also flooding on the West Coast. Some rivers in western Taranaki reached record levels and flows, and caused damage. A Tornado struck the Tarawera area in Hawke's Bay, causing property damage.
July 2007 Upper North Island Flooding and High Winds
Heavy rain brought flooding to Northland and high winds also caused a lot of damage in Northland, Auckland and the Waikato.
June 2007 South Island Snow and Storm Surge
The South Island experienced snow and high winds and storm surges, particularly Southland and Otago. Roads and schools were closed and a downburst damaged properties in Invercargill. Auckland also experienced some high winds and flooding. A woman was killed and three others got hypothermia when a car slid off an icy road into Lake Wanaka. Three people were injured in road accidents in Southland.
March 2007 North Island Storm
High winds and heavy rain affected upper and western parts of the North Island from Auckland to Wellington, as well as Canterbury and Fiordland. Property was damaged, and roads and power supplies were affected. Two people were killed after being hit by falling branches, one in Hamilton and one in Taumarunui.
November 2006 Upper North Island Winds and South Island Snow
High winds and small tornadoes were experienced in the upper North Island, while snow and hail occurred in Canterbury and Otago. The winds caused significant property damage and power cuts.
October 2006 Auckland and Wellington Storm
Thunderstorms brought lightning, heavy rain, flooding and slips to Auckland, disrupting transport and causing property damage. A tornado caaused damage in Ranui. There was some flooding in the Waikato and snow in the Central North Island. In Wellington, high southerly winds, high seas, heavy rain and flooding disrupted transport.
August 2006 North Island Storm
Heavy rain, flooding and landslides occurred in many parts of the North Island, along with high winds in the upper North Island. Roads were closed and some residents near Wanganui were isolated. Heavy rain and surface flooding also occurred in Christchurch.
April 2006 Upper North Island Flooding
Thunderstorms brought lightning, heavy rain, flooding and slips to Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. The Coromandel and Hauraki area was the worst affected, with roads closed and properties damaged.
January 2006 North Island Storm
High winds, heavy rain flooding and high seas were experienced in the upper North Island and Wellington, causing power cuts and road accidents. A truck driver was seriously injured on an Auckland motorway.
November 2005 North Island Hail and Rain
Heavy rain, hail and strong winds were experienced in the upper and eastern North Island, causing flooding and crop damage in some places. The worst affected regions were Northland, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.
July 2005 Waikato Flooding
Thunderstorms and high rainfall brought flooding to parts of Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty, particularly the Coromandel. Properties and roads were flooded on the Coromandel.
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