Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Bay of Plenty region

Expect 150 to 200 mm of rain with intensities of 25 to 40 mm per hour possible, with largest accumulations likely west of Whakatane.

There is a low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

As always, please take care if you're out an about. There may be surface flooding, slips and difficult driving conditions. Streams and rivers may also rise rapidly so avoid low-lying areas and be cautious.

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Get Ready

Disasters Happen! The good news is, it’s easy to make sure you, and the people and things you care about, are ready.

Get Ready

Stay Informed!

There are many different ways you can stay informed about what is happening before, during and after an event. Find out more about how to stay informed and up to date.

Stay Informed

How to: Get ready for potential severe weather

Severe weather can happen at any time. Major storms affect wide areas and can be accompanied by strong winds, heavy rain or snowfall, thunder, lightning, tornadoes, and rough seas. They can cause damage to property and infrastructure, affect crops and livestock, disrupt essential services, and cause coastal inundation.

Here are some simple, practical ways you can prepare your home and whānau before a storm: 

  • Know your Hazards:  Understand the different types of weather hazards that can occur in our area (flooding, strong winds and swells).
  • Stay Informed: Check MetService for severe weather warning notifications, and make sure you know your local radio frequency. If there are Orange or Red warnings for the Bay of Plenty region, we will have information here on our website, and on our Facebook
  • Reduce the Impacts: Trim trees and remove any debris or loose items from around your property. Tie down, or bring inside, anything that strong winds could pick up or break, such as trampolines or outdoor furniture. Clear leaves and debris from external drains to help prevent surface flooding.