Live river camera feeds of the Hikuwai, Waipaoa and Waimata rivers to monitor water levels.
The livestream relies on local Wi-Fi networks, which may be disrupted in severe weather. High demand may also cause interruptions to your viewing experience.
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Hikuwai River - Willowflat
Flood alerts are triggered when the river reaches 8.5m and is predicted to exceed 9.5m
- In February 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle - the water level reached 14.1m.
Waipaoa River - Kanakanaia Bridge, Te Karaka
Flood alerts are triggered when the river reaches 5m and is predicted to exceed 6m. 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 - Goodwins Rd
Flood alerts are triggered when the river reaches 7m and is predicted to exceed 8m.
- 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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