Situation update at 2.30pm

River levels throughout the district are running at a high level.   High tide was at 12.30pm in Gisborne. The Taruheru River, which runs through the city, has recently overflowed its banks. This poses no threat to the city at this stage.

North of Gisborne the road into Anarua Bay is closed and at Kaiaua part of the road has fallen away. Two households are cut off. Civil Defence is in contact with the occupants.
At Te Puia Springs, where flood waters have come across the road at Fairlies Bridge, caution is required.
North of Tolaga Bay, 9 residents of the Mangatuna village have been evacuated.
A warning has been issued to residents at Te Karaka. They may be isolated overnight, however there is no threat to residents or homes.

Heavy rain continues to fall as forecast by the MetService. Rivers are running high and are being closely monitored; in particular the Waipaoa and the Hikawai.

Low lying areas are likely to experiencing flooding and most rural and some city schools have been closed.  District flood wardens are maintaining contact with those affected by flood waters.

We are updating the river levels Check river level information 

Please drive with caution on the roads Check road condition information