Kāmera ā-awa

River webcam

Livestream video of the Hikuwai, Waipaoa and Waimata rivers to measure the river flow.

The livestream is dependent on local wifi providers and this may be affected during severe weather. Due to the high level of interest in the live feed, your viewing may sometimes be disrupted.

Hikuwai River at Willowflat

When the river level is at 8.5m and predicted to exceed 9.5m, that triggers flood warnings to be sent out.

In February 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle - the water level reached 14.1m.

Waipaoa River at Kanakanaia Bridge, Te Karaka

When the river level is at 5m and predicted to exceed 6m, that triggers flood warnings to be sent out.
Nesbitts Dip on the Gisborne side of Te Karaka typically floods at 8.2m.

In February 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle - the water level reached 12.3m.
March 1988 Cyclone Bola - the water level reached 10.67m.

Waimata River at Goodwins Road

When the river level is at 7m and predicted to exceed 8m that triggers flood warnings to be sent out.

In February 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle - the water level reached 10.9m.
March 1988 Cyclone Bola - the water level reached 11.4m.

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