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Whiritoa
Slips on SH25 either side of the beachside settlement of Whiritoa has isolated the small community and left a number of people stranded in vehicles. A number of properties have been flooded within the township and the local fire brigade has evacuated affected people to the local surf … View moreWhiritoa
Slips on SH25 either side of the beachside settlement of Whiritoa has isolated the small community and left a number of people stranded in vehicles. A number of properties have been flooded within the township and the local fire brigade has evacuated affected people to the local surf lifesaving club. Contractors are working to clear the slips.
Kaiaua
Wide spread flooding in the Kaiaua area has closed the East Coast Road north of Kaiaua School and Findlay Road south of the Kaiaua township at Miranda. Around 10 houses have been flooded and evacuees are being looked after by friends and family. Flood waters are expected to peak with the high tide around 4pm today. Sand bags are available at the Kaiaua Fire Station for residents wanting to put them around their houses before then. Best access to the fire station is via Pohutukawa Road.
Some residents may wish to self-evacuate to family and friends. Anyone planning to leave their home is asked to please text their address to 021 190 5878 so this information can be passed on to the local Fire Service. The Kaiaua Marae is open to anyone in need of temporary accommodation and the Fire Service will be monitoring the situation and providing assistance where needed.
Sightseers have caused some concern in the area this morning. Anyone who is not a Kaiaua resident is asked to please avoid the area until emergency services give the all clear.
Waihi
The Barry Road bridge has been flooded and the road is closed. The bridge will need a structural inspection before it can be reopened.
Karangahake
A blocked culvert in the Karangahake gorge was cleared quickly and the road has been open despite media reports. The river has risen but is not yet a problem. Waikato Regional Council is monitoring all river levels.
Paeroa to Thames
SH25 to Thames via the Kopu-Kauearanga bridge is now open to one lane
Farmers
Rural Support Trust is asking Farmers with information about what is happening in their area or if they are experiencing any issues to please give them a call on 0800 00 83 33
Areas Affected: Coromandel Peninsula Heavy rain is expected to continue through to this afternoon. In the 7 hours from 7am until 2pm today, expect a further 60 to 90mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak intensities of 25-40mm.
Issued: 7:49 am 8 Mar 2017 NZDT
MetService … View moreAreas Affected: Coromandel Peninsula Heavy rain is expected to continue through to this afternoon. In the 7 hours from 7am until 2pm today, expect a further 60 to 90mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak intensities of 25-40mm.
Issued: 7:49 am 8 Mar 2017 NZDT
MetService Information
For updated information refer www.metservice.com...
Summary of Issues
Widespread flooding of roads on Eastern Seaboard and Kaiaua coast north with multiple communities isolated due to road closures including Kaiaua, Whiritoa, Onemana, Opoutere, Whangamata, Pauanui.
Thames SH25 closed South of Thames
Civil Defence Centre set up at Whangamata Hall
Thames Coast Road open but extreme caution required surface flooding and debris.
Settlements:
Whiritoa
Damage to Fire Station due to flooding. Only contact with station is 0211140702
Flooding to property’s throughout township.
Isolated due to slips either side.
Multiple people stranded in vehicles due to slips. Access was attempted from either side with no result. Contractor are being sent to clear the road.
Information indicates Whiritoa has been badly affected, and are commencing evacuations to the local surf club.
Whangamata
SH25 closed northbound at Opoutere – Flooding
SH25 closed Southbound at Whangamata – Flooding / Slips
Multiple businesses and houses flooded.
Wastewater network shutdown due to infiltration
3 houses evacuated
Onemana
- 2 x Houses damaged by slip. Occupants are all accounted for and have been relocated. House is not safe to inhabit. Isolated due to flooding on SH25A
Hikuai/Pauanui
- Severely flooded, all access closed
- Houses flooded at Duck Creek – Fire Service unable to gain access through water.
Tairua
- 2 household evacuations due to flooding
Kaiaua
6-10 houses flooded – evacuees being looked after by friends & family
Sand bags are being prepared at Fire Station
Waihi
Barry Road bridge flooded
Telecommunications
Whangamata reports of Spark outage
Whitianga reports of Vodafone outage
Chorus: Fibre optics cable alert for the Peninsula
Tides
THAMES Weds 8 High 16:06hrs 3.6m
WHITIANGA Wed 8 High 16:19hrs 2.0m
Road Closures
SH25 Thames - Kopu – Kauaeranga Bridge. Spillway operating
SH25 between Tairua SH25A
SH25 Whiritoa both directions
SH25 Opoutere: between Opoutere Road & Liddle Road
SH25 – Manaia – Fire Chief reported of closure
Finlay Road Miranda South of Kaiaua
East Coast Road Kaiaua
Note: SH 25 Thames – informal Est of reopening by 11:00 hrs
All roads Tairua to Whangamata likely to remain closed all day
Road Hazards
SH25 Thames Coast Road - North of Whakatete Bay
For updated information refer maps.aa.co.nz/traffic/roadwatch or www.nzta.govt.nz...
NZ Fire Service
Report 23 call outs to events in Thames-Coromandel District
Thames Hospital
CC activated
Clinics and surgery closed
Power Outages
Tairua – 368 properties – Est. restoration: 11:30 hrs
Opoutere – 199 properties – Est. restoration: 17:00 hrs
For updates and further details refer www.powerco.co.nz...
Water Supply
PURIRI - Has no water / low pressure.
TAIRUA - has power outages and water plant not going.
PAUANUI - Water Plant not going. Reservoir level is ok.
ONEMANA - Reservoir town dropping quickly. Might be due to a break. Access problems
Watewater
Treatment plants are under pressure, we advise that people treat floodwater as contaminated, both from overloaded wastewater systems and from runoff in the catchments.
Stranded reports
Maratoto Valley - College students at Maratoto camp being relocated Paeroa War Memorial Hall
Wentworth Valley – reports of 20 campers at DOC campground
Opoutere – 3 mobile homes stranded – Neville 0211 035 090
RAINFALL
Latest data Rainfall total for the last 24 hours (mm)
Castle Rock 148.5
Golden Cross 123.0
The Pinnacles 407.0
(for updates refer www.waikatoregion.govt.nz...
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Multiple school closures – check with individual schools
Work and Income (MSD) Thames office is closed.
Here's an update on some water, power and rubbish collection issues.
1. PURIRI is experiencing low pressure and our contractors are checking the pump station but there could be difficulty with access due to the high stream levels. to filters blocked at our station.
2. MATATOKI has … View moreHere's an update on some water, power and rubbish collection issues.
1. PURIRI is experiencing low pressure and our contractors are checking the pump station but there could be difficulty with access due to the high stream levels. to filters blocked at our station.
2. MATATOKI has water and system is currently coping.
3. OMAHU we are also checking low pressure.
Due to power outages and heavy rain some of the pump stations at our waste water treatment plants are under pressure and we're asking people not to flush toilets if they can help it in Tairua, Pauanui, Onemana and Whangamata .
Meanwhile our rubbish collection trucks are unable to get to Coromandel Town and surrounds, as well as Thames and Thames Coast and Manaia due to flooding so expect that your rubbish may not get collected today. If that is the case we will arrange another pick up as soon as possible.
Refuse Transfer Stations at Whangamata and Pauanui are closed today due to flooding as well.
Civil Defence centres are on standby to accommodate people needing assistance if required at the Whangamata Hall and the Pauanui Community Centre.
State Highway 25 is closed in several places:
· State Highway 25 Kopu to Thames. Closed because of flooding.
· State Highway 25 Whiritoa closed due to a slip.
· State Highway 25 Tairua is closed between Tairua and State Highway 25a.
People should avoid all non-essential travel in the Coromandel.
We are asking schools to post on our Facebook page whether they will be closing today and/or whether their school bus service is running this afternoon.
www.facebook.com...
Due to the heavy rain and ongoing bad weather, Waikato Police are urging people to avoid any unnecessary travel around the Coromandel Peninsula today.
Senior Sergeant Dean Anderson from Waikato District Command Centre says several main roads are already water-logged or flooded and the area is … View moreDue to the heavy rain and ongoing bad weather, Waikato Police are urging people to avoid any unnecessary travel around the Coromandel Peninsula today.
Senior Sergeant Dean Anderson from Waikato District Command Centre says several main roads are already water-logged or flooded and the area is effectively cut off.
“More rain is forecast for the rest of the day and high tide is still to come.
The situation is just going to get worse.
“Anyone who doesn’t need to travel is asked to stay away.
We’re getting reports of people driving to see the flooding and getting caught out.
It’s not worth the risk.
“If you do need to travel, please be careful.
Check your route before you head out, drive to the conditions and allow extra time for your journeys.”
You can get the latest on the road conditions and closures from NZTA online at www.nzta.govt.nz... or by calling 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).
In Whangamata the wastewater network is under pressure and we're asking people not to flush if you don't need to.
No fuel is available in Whangamata, however power is back on.
Civil Defence centres are on standby to accommodate people needing assistance if required at the Whangamata … View moreIn Whangamata the wastewater network is under pressure and we're asking people not to flush if you don't need to.
No fuel is available in Whangamata, however power is back on.
Civil Defence centres are on standby to accommodate people needing assistance if required at the Whangamata Hall and the Pauanui Community Centre.
Waikato Regional Council staff on the Coromandel are this morning gathering information about the impacts of the overnight flooding.
They’re calling contacts and landowners to assess any property damage, as well as checking the Thames coast flood scheme assets.
People with any significant… View moreWaikato Regional Council staff on the Coromandel are this morning gathering information about the impacts of the overnight flooding.
They’re calling contacts and landowners to assess any property damage, as well as checking the Thames coast flood scheme assets.
People with any significant erosion or blockages to waterways or drains on their property are urged to call 0800 800 401. The council will respond as it can.
However, the flooding and road closures means staff mobility is restricted so it could be a while before they can respond directly.
The latest: At 9.20am
Road issues/closures
SH 25 Tairua To Sh25A is closed
State Highway 25 is closed south of Tairua. There is a detour in place to the north of Whitianga. It will add an hour one hour and twenty minutes to a journey.
State Highway 25 is closed north of Whangamata at … View moreThe latest: At 9.20am
Road issues/closures
SH 25 Tairua To Sh25A is closed
State Highway 25 is closed south of Tairua. There is a detour in place to the north of Whitianga. It will add an hour one hour and twenty minutes to a journey.
State Highway 25 is closed north of Whangamata at Opoutere. No detour available.
State Highway 25 is closed near Whangamata. Detour is through Whangamata town.
Flooding on State Highway 25, near Hikuai Settlement Road.
Flooding through Karangahake Gorge
Tree down on Tairua Rd approximately 2km north of the Opoutere turn off.
Flooding on State Highway 2, Maramarua
Major slip on the Waihi Whangamata Road just north of Whiritoa.
Flooding on State Highway 2, Karangahake Gorge.
Tree down on Maungatautari Road.
Road Is Closed Between Opoutere Rd And Liddle Rd
State Highway south of Coroglen Bridge is flooded.
Surface flooding on SH2 Mangatarata - both directions, SH25 Totara in Thames, Normanby Road Paeroa, Paeroa Kopu Road, Parry Palm Avenue Waihi.
Rising river levels from the Kauaeranga River near Thames means State Highway 25 south of the town is being closed off.
School closures
Whangamata Area school
Waitakaruru School closed today
Parawai School Thames
Thames South School
Matatoki School Closed
Moanataiari School Closed
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MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the southern Coromandel and Waikato, with up to 155mm of rain this evening through to tomorrow morning. Large bursts up to 50mm per hour are expected, which can cause flooding in areas such as Tairua, Hikuai and Opoutere. Batten down the hatches and … View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the southern Coromandel and Waikato, with up to 155mm of rain this evening through to tomorrow morning. Large bursts up to 50mm per hour are expected, which can cause flooding in areas such as Tairua, Hikuai and Opoutere. Batten down the hatches and take care out there!
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