Stream water levels dropping
Roading weather update - Wednesday 22 May, 8:30am:
Further Updates:
- Apirana Rd – Rongomai Rd end. Crew attending - bridge re-open.
- Marie St (Mamaku) – Crew attending.
- Paradise Valley - Crew attending.
- Whirinaki Valley Rd - Crew attending.
- North Mamaku/Kaharoa - Crew inspecting.
- South Ngakuru and Waikite - Crew inspecting.
Current road closures - 4.30pm:
- Apirana Rd – Rongomai Rd end, to remain closed overnight due to flooding. Signs are in place.
Further Updates:
- Valley Rd/Paradise Valley – From Te Miri Rd to Velocity Valley - road now open, clean up continues.
- Opal Pl - Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Twist, Rehi & Bryce Rd’s - Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Ford Rd – Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Marie St (Mamaku) – Blocked drain, crews to attend.
Motorists should be advised to take extreme caution when travelling on the network overnight as there is likely to be some minor surface flooding, debris on the road and damage to the road surface following the heavy rain today.
Update 2pm - 21 May 2024
Good news, Ngongotahā Stream water levels are dropping and we’re not expecting further high intensity rain at this time.
However, Council and BOPRC will continue to monitor forecasts and water levels in all waterways across the district and respond if/as necessary.
Any residents of Western Road or elsewhere who self-evacuated as a precaution can now return home but please remain alert.
Please report any weather-related matters like treefalls, surface flooding and slips to Council by calling 07 348 4199.
Call us if you are concerned about your situation and need help or advice.
Call 111 if it’s an emergency.
Council and its contractors continue to respond to weather-related calls as they come in.
Current road closures - 2.20pm:
- Valley Road/Paradise Valley Road – From Te Miri Road to Velocity Valley. Closed due to debris and flooding. Crews on site clearing debris from the road.
- Apirana Road – Rongomai Road end. Closed due to flooding. Signs in place.
Further Updates:
- Hodgkins Street - Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Wrigley Road - Surface flooding, crew attended and signs in place. Further work required.
- May Road - Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Mount View Drive – Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Riri Street – Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Tarawera Road – Tree down, crew to attend.
- Mathew Place – Surface flooding, crew to attend.
- Sunline Place – Surface flooding, crew to attend.
- Ford Road – Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Pukehangi Road – Surface flooding, crew to attend.
- Park Road - Surface flooding, crew attended.
- Ruby Place - Surface flooding, crew to attend.
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Update 12.30pm - 21 May 2024
Current road closures:
- Valley Road/Paradise Valley Road – From Te Miri Road to Velocity Valley. Closed due to debris and flooding.
- Edmund Road – Closed between Homedale Street and Nairn Road due to flooding.
- Apirana Road, Horohoro – closed at the Rongomai Road end due to flooding.
Further updates
- Parsons Road Slip update - Crews have reported multiple slips in the area including material across both lanes near the Galatos Road intersection. Passable with extreme caution, crew will be on site as soon as possible.
- Pukehangi Road - Flooding near #494, crews attending.
- Blomfield Road - Flooding near #76, crews attending.
- Edward Payton Grove - Flooding near #76. Crews attended.
- Waikaukau Road – Flooding, crews attending.
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Update 11am – 21 May 2024
Following the heavy rain overnight stream monitors in Ngongotahā are indicating that water levels are high and some surface flooding has been reported on Western Road.
In response to the potential risk of flooding if water levels continue to rise, Rotorua Lakes Council’s Civil Defence Emergency Management team is advising residents on Western Road to self-evacuate as a precaution.
Council staff will be out in Ngongotahā, going from house to house on Western Road talking to residents and provide advice about self-evacuation but it will take some time the team to reach everyone.
Council is also working with Bay of Plenty Regional Council to monitor stream levels and the incoming rain forecast.
Council has activated its Emergency Operation Centre however, this is not a declared state of emergency. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide further advice. Civil Defence Emergency Management staff are on standby and ready to respond as required.
Key information:
- Advice is for Western Road residents to self-evacuate until further notice.
- Although this is currently a precaution, take something warm to wear and essentials (medication, baby food etc). Take your pets.
- If possible go to friends or family but otherwise move away from the waterway to a dry, safe location.
- Reach out to your neighbours to ensure they are aware of the message.
- Be ready to act quickly, floods can happen quickly and without warning.
Council is encouraging any other residents living near waterways to keep an eye on what is happening around their properties. If you see issues or feel you need to evacuate please contact council on 07 348 4199.
For further updates keep an eye on Rotorua Lakes Council’s website and Facebook page.
Other weather related issues:
Council's contractors are responding to other weather related issues around the district. Current issues being dealt with are:
- Edmund Road – Flooding between Homedale Street and Nairn Road. Crews have responded and closed the road until flooding recedes.
- Bell Road – Surface flooding. Crew attending.
- James Street - Surface flooding. Crew attending.
- Apirana Road – Flooding. Road to be closed as impassable due to water across the road at the Rongomai Road end.
- Parsons Road – Slip. Crew attending.
- Paradise Valley Road/Valley Road. Road closed to allow crews to clean up debris on both roads. Valley Road is impassable near #628 due to flooding.