Flood room status
Flood Room Live is deactivated. For information on current river levels, flows and rainfall accumulations, please visit our Environmental Data Hub.
Weather forecasts and sites monitored
Published Sunday, 27 April 2025
Situation
Flood Room Live is deactivated as there are no warnings or watches for the Waikato region.
MetService forecast
No Watches or Warnings are in place for rainfall, thunderstorms or wind in our region.
What we are now doing
Our response staff continue to monitor weather forecasts and key sites across the region.
Likely/potential Impacts
Rivers and lakes
All rivers across the region are within the expected parameters and are continuing to be monitored.
Coastal impacts
There are no anticipated coastal impacts at this time.
Land instability
There is no extraordinary vulnerability to landslips. However, travellers should always check the latest road conditions with the local city or district council and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Waikato Regional Council flood and drainage schemes
All Waikato Regional Council-managed flood infrastructure is operating as expected.
Waikato Regional Council telemetry
All Waikato Regional Council telemetry is working. Visit our Environmental Data Hub for the latest river level and rainfall accumulations.
Next update
Flood Room Live will be updated should circumstances change.
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- New Zealand Civil Defence Facebook page (@NZCivilDefence)
- National Emergency Management Agency Twitter (@NZcivildefence)