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Hutt Valley flood 1976

Reporter Community News

The worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same house. We would love to hear your memories.
Please contact ethan.teora@stuff.co.nz

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