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Subscribe to flood warning alerts

Subscribe to receive automated text alerts when the Te Arai, Waipaoa, Waimata, Taruheru, Uawa and Hikuwai rivers reach or are forecast to reach alert levels.

Check Current River Level Data

A text message will be sent when:

RiverWhen it reachesPredicted to exceedWebcam
Waipaoa5m at Kanakanaia6mWebcam
Waimata / Taruheru7m at Goodwins Bridge (Waimata)8mWebcam
Hikuwai / Uawa8.5m at Willowflat (Hikuwai)9.5mWebcam
Te Arai2m at Pykes Weir2.5m

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Fill in your details to receive a text message when Civil Defence warnings are issued or when your selected river reaches - or is forecast to reach alert levels.
This service is delivered by a contracted provider on behalf of Gisborne District Council.

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Terms & Conditions - Flood Alert Notifications * By subscribing to this service, I understand that Gisborne District Council (GDC) will register my contact details so I can receive flood alerts or Civil Defence warnings by text message. To deliver these alerts, GDC uses a trusted third-party provider, TNZ Group Limited. This means the personal details I provide in the subscription form will be securely stored on TNZ’s system for this purpose only. More information about how they manage personal data is available on the TNZ Group website. GDC encourages all users to treat alerts seriously, monitor weather conditions independently, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. Legal disclaimer: By signing up, I acknowledge and agree that GDC is not liable for any loss or damage of any kind - including direct, indirect, or consequential losses - rising from any partial or complete failure of the service to deliver notifications, system faults, delays, inaccurate information, or any other issue related to the provision (or lack) of alerts. This applies whether such issues are caused by negligence or otherwise.
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