Deadly Flooding Worsened by Probable Blockage at River Mouth During Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: 'Unlikely' the magnitude of flooding could be accurately forecast, expert says

A hydrologist says the cyclone was expected to be similar to the 2018 flood in Esk Valley, but the peak discharge of water ended up being more than double 2018's amount.

Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: MetService rain forecast led to underplayed flood modelling

Council’s principal engineer gives evidence at coroner’s inquest in Hastings.

Deadly flooding worsened by probable blockage at river mouth during Cyclone Gabrielle

A mass of wood and debris probably blocked the mouth of the Esk River north of Napier during Cyclone Gabrielle, worsening deadly flooding in the valley...