Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

MetService Heavy Rain Warning (Orange) for the Coromandel Peninsula and the Kaimai Range until 1:00am Tuesday 18th Feb.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

A Heavy Rain Warning remains in place for the Coromandel Peninsula and the Kaimai Range. As of 8:25pm on Monday 17 February, the rain is slowly easing, however, a further 25 to 50 mm may accumulate about the ranges tonight. This is valid for 5hrs from 8:00pm Mon to 1:00am Tuesday 18th Feb.

Expect 120 to 140 mm of rain to accumulate about the ranges, with lesser amounts near the coast. The heaviest falls are likely during Monday morning when intensities may reach 15 to 20 mm per hour. There is low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

UPDATE 1# - As of 9:20am on Monday 17th February, MetService expects 70 to 90 mm of rain to accumulate about the ranges in addition to what has already fallen, with lesser amounts near the coast. Rainfall intensities may reach 15 to 20 mm per hour.

UPDATE #2 AS OF 8:25pm Monday 17 February: MetService have just issued an update to the severe weather warning in place for the Coromandel Peninsula and Kaimai Ranges. The rain is slowly easing, however, a further 25 to 50 mm may accumulate about the ranges tonight. This is valid for 5hrs from 8:00pm Mon to 1:00am Tuesday 18th Feb.

We will continue to monitor rainfall and will update you should the situation develop.

Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.