More rain coming, Central Hawke's Bay road closed by flooding
By Caitlin BishopHawkes Bay Today·
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Save A rain shower over Hastings, seen from Te Mata Peak. Photo / File
Flooding in Central Hawke's Bay has forced the closure of Hiranui Rd near Waipukurau.
And more heavy rain is forecast for Hawke's Bay on Thursday evening after a drenching overnight on Wednesday.
After an unusually dry May-June, Napier recorded 26.4mm from 6pm on Wednesday to 9am on Thursday, and Hastings
recorded 30.4mm.
Waipukurau was hit even harder with 49.6mm.