An average rainfall in Whangārei for the month of July was 198mm, Little said.
“It’s a bit more than I thought, but the amount of rain that has already fallen at some stations is essentially half a month’s rainfall.”
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In the 18 hours to 10am, Kerikeri Airport’s weather station recorded 53mm.
“It is certainly significant and will no doubt lead to surface flooding, and streams and rivers will rise quite rapidly.”
Little said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if there was flooding in some parts.
A Northern Regional Council webcam set up at Kaeo River showed it has risen rapidly throughout the morning.