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Flood Room Live is deactivated. For information on current river levels, flows and rainfall accumulations, please visit our Environmental Data Hub.

Weather warnings and watches

Updated at 12.30pm on Sunday, 11 May 2025

Situation

Settled weather continues to be enjoyed across our region.

However, the recent rainfall still leaves some rivers and streams slightly elevated, including the Waihou River. This is usual and it may take 36-48 hours for them to recede to expected normal levels. We will continue to monitor but we do not anticipate any further impacts or adverse effects.

Please keep up-to-date with the current weather and messages from local civil defence.

Visit our Environmental Data Hub for the latest river level and rainfall accumulations.

MetService forecast

Changes to the weather can occur quickly, so please keep up-to-date with the latest forecasts. For national severe weather information, MetService is New Zealand’s only authorised provider of Severe Weather Alerts.

There are no Watches or Warnings for the Waikato region.

Thunderstorms

There are no thunderstorm Watches or Warnings for the Waikato region

For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website.

Likely/potential Impacts

Rivers and lakes

There are no weather events affecting the Waikato region; however, recent rainfall might keep some streams and rivers above expected normal levels for the next 36-48 hours.

Coastal impacts

There are no weather or tidal events which will affect the coasts of the Waikato region.

Wind

There are no Wind Watches or Warnings in force for the Waikato region. Please keep up to date with information from your local power provider, the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and local civil defence.

Land instability

Areas that would normally experience land instability may still be affected by recent rainfall about the hill country and ranges of the region. This will heighten the risk of landslip and people in these areas should remain vigilant for early warning signs of earth movement.

As the Coromandel Peninsula, Kaimai Ranges and parts of the region's western areas have received significant rainfall over recent weeks, these areas are particularly susceptible.

Road users should plan ahead and keep up to date with the latest from their local council and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

Waikato Regional Council flood and drainage schemes

All infrastructure is working as it should. Local flood response staff continue to monitor forecasts to ensure a timely response, should it be required.