Flood Warning - Kaikoura and Hurunui Districts

Heavy rain has fallen in parts of Hurunui District and Seaward Kaikoura Range overnight.  The rain is now easing (Saturday morning). See the MetService website for details.

 

High flows have occurred in many hill-fed rivers around Kaikoura District including Hapuku River, Mt Fyffe streams, Lyell Creek and the Kowhai River.  The Mason River in Hurunui District also has high flows.  Flows are now receeding in these rivers but there remains localised surface flooding in some areas.  

 

We will continue to monitor forecasts, landed rainfall, river flows, and our flood protection infrastructure throughout the event.

 

We recommend that you stay up to date with the latest flooding information, and beware of surface flooding if you are working or recreating in affected riverbeds. Farmers adjacent to flood affected rivers should monitor their own situation and consider moving stock away from vulnerable areas.

This message will not be updated again.