On September 26, 1907, Feilding was inundated with rain for three days straight, causing floodwaters to rise in town and in surrounding rural areas. At the Beattie Street crossing, the water was right across the surface of Kimbolton Road, the Railway Yards were covered in water, and the footpath from the Council Chambers to Manchester Square was immersed. The Makino Stream reached a level not touched in ten years prior to this flood. Property was damaged, and there were several slips that came down on the railway, disrupting train services and causing general frustration amongst travellers.

No 15 Denbigh Street in flood - 31st December, 1956

26th September 1907. Boisterous, rainy, dismal and unpleasant weather was experienced in Feilding for three days, causing masses of water lying in Feilding streets and paddocks. At the Beattie Street crossing the water was right across the surface of Kimbolton Road, The Railway Yards were covered in water, and the foor-path from the Council Chambers to the Square was immersed. Although the Oroua and Kiwitea Rivers were in heavy flood there was no damage along the banks. The Makino Stream reached a level not touched in the ten years prior to this flood.

Denbigh Street flood - 31st December, 1956