Manawatū Floods, c. 2004
Hobson Street, Feilding, during the Manawatū floods of February 2004. Mark's Motors can be seen on the left side of the photograph, with two men standing in the door observing the water.
Lydia Smith (2021)
Hobson Street, Feilding, during the Manawatū floods of February 2004. Mark's Motors can be seen on the left side of the photograph, with two men standing in the door observing the water.
Lydia Smith (2021)
Flooding on lower Bowen Street. Pictured on the right Neil Morris
Read MoreLooking down Hobson Street towards Salvation Army building. Guy Bros motors on the right.
Read MoreAerial Photograph of the extensive Flooding in Feilding Manawatu District Council Buildings and Makino Swimming Pools flooded by the Makino Stream.
Read MoreHigh Wind / Gust at North Island CommentWesterly gales blasted over the North Island on the 14th. Affected LifelineHigh winds toppled trees, blocking roads and bringing down power lines. Physical CharacteristicWind gusts of up to 120 km/hr were recorded around the North Island on the 15th. Flooding Affected LifelineIn the lower North Island, 6000 gas users were affected. The main gas pipeline from the Manawatu to Hawke's Bay was closed. ImpactAreas badly affected: the towns of Scotts Ferry, Waitotara, Fielding, Tangimoana, Longburn, Marton and Hunterville. ImpactAreas affected as nearby rivers flooded: the towns of Woodville, Waipurakau and Martinborough, and the city of Wanganui. Property Damage1014 farms were flood-damaged. Stock Damage5000 sheep, and 600-1000 dairy cattle were lost. Area20,000 ha of farmland were under water. EvacueesIn the lower North Island, 2300 people were evacuated. ImpactA week after the flooding started, around 1000 people remained homeless. Three months later 400 homes were still uninhabitable, with 922 people still out of their homes. CommentLocal authorities described the floods as the most devastating in over 100 years.
Read MoreOn Feilding's northern boundary, the Kiwitea Stream had broken its banks and attacked the Kimbolton Rd bridge supports from two directions. Eighty metres of the dual carriageway concrete bridge disappeared. When the bridge went, the stream-turned-river attacked the surrounding banks with a vengeance. About 500sq m of land was lost, also a large implement shed containing grader parts, tyres and other equipment. On the far bank of the river another 80m of land was washed away in just an hour.
Read MoreAerial view of flood damage by the Kiwitea Stream. Looking at the end of Norfolk crescent
Read MoreAerial view of the damage on Norfolk Crescent done by the Kiwitea Stream
Read MoreAerial view of repairs getting carried out to the Railway Bridge over the Oroua River. Mahinui Street (top right)
Read MoreAerial photograph of the Aorangi Bridge & Railway Bridge Local authorities described the floods as the most devastating in over 100 years.
Read MoreAftermath of the 2004 Flood. Damage within the Makino Aquatic Centre.
Read MoreFlooding from the Makino Stream, looking over the car park behind the Manawatu District Council Building. (Council Place)
Read MoreAfter the flooding has receded. Looking down Manachester Street and corner of Hobson Street. Oma Gretel's Dairy (on right), Clelands Glass (on left).
Read MoreFlooding: Looking towards Makino Swimming Pools
Read MoreHigh Wind / Gust at North Island CommentWesterly gales blasted over the North Island on the 14th. Affected LifelineHigh winds toppled trees, blocking roads and bringing down power lines. Physical CharacteristicWind gusts of up to 120 km/hr were recorded around the North Island on the 15th. Flooding Affected LifelineIn the lower North Island, 6000 gas users were affected. The main gas pipeline from the Manawatu to Hawke's Bay was closed. ImpactAreas badly affected: the towns of Scotts Ferry, Waitotara, Fielding, Tangimoana, Longburn, Marton and Hunterville. ImpactAreas affected as nearby rivers flooded: the towns of Woodville, Waipurakau and Martinborough, and the city of Wanganui. Property Damage1014 farms were flood-damaged. Stock Damage5000 sheep, and 600-1000 dairy cattle were lost. Area20,000 ha of farmland were under water. EvacueesIn the lower North Island, 2300 people were evacuated. Impact: week after the flooding started, around 1000 people remained homeless. Three months later 400 homes were still uninhabitable, with 922 people still out of their homes. CommentLocal authorities described the floods as the most devastating in over 100 years.
Read MoreHigh Wind / Gust at North Island CommentWesterly gales blasted over the North Island on the 14th. Affected LifelineHigh winds toppled trees, blocking roads and bringing down power lines. Physical CharacteristicWind gusts of up to 120 km/hr were recorded around the North Island on the 15th. Flooding Affected LifelineIn the lower North Island, 6000 gas users were affected. The main gas pipeline from the Manawatu to Hawke's Bay was closed. ImpactAreas badly affected: the towns of Scotts Ferry, Waitotara, Fielding, Tangimoana, Longburn, Marton and Hunterville. ImpactAreas affected as nearby rivers flooded: the towns of Woodville, Waipurakau and Martinborough, and the city of Wanganui. Property Damage1014 farms were flood-damaged. Stock Damage5000 sheep, and 600-1000 dairy cattle were lost. Area20,000 ha of farmland were under water. EvacueesIn the lower North Island, 2300 people were evacuated. ImpactA week after the flooding started, around 1000 people remained homeless. Three months later 400 homes were still uninhabitable, with 922 people still out of their homes. CommentLocal authorities described the floods as the most devastating in over 100 years. ImpactThere was a major shortage of vegetables in the lower North Island after the floods, and the price of most vegetables increased by over 200% on the 25th as result. Much of the produce destined for Wellington shelves was destroyed by the floods in the Manawatu.
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