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Prepare Now: Cyclone Gabrielle Could Rival Intensity Of 2018 Storm
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 8:23 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The impact of Ex Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle on the Coromandel is likely to be similar to the 2018 storm and just below the intensity of Cyclone Bola in 1988. For this reason, the State of Emergency has been extended for another week across the Coromandel. ... More >>
Coromandel Extends State Of Emergency As Cyclone Gabrielle Bears Down
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 12:49 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Council has extended the district-wide State of Emergency for a further seven days, as another severe weather event heads our way. Mayor Len Salt signed the declaration this morning after being briefed on the impact Cyclone Gabrielle could bring to the ... More >>
Mayor Len Talks Business In Coromandel Town
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:20 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Mayor Len talking to Nicky from The Source store in Coromandel Town Coromandel Town and surrounds continues to be open for business, with Mayor Len Salt and Coromandel-Colville Councillor John Morrissey visiting the northern part of the district today. With ... More >>
Koputauaki Debris Dam Release And Closure Of Koputauaki Bridge
Monday, 6 February 2023, 6:07 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
A controlled release of water in the Koputauaki debris dam has been scheduled for 1pm today. Investigations have revealed the debris dam contains approximately 10,000 cubes of water, about the size of a rugby field filled with water 2 meters deep, More >>
Multi-agency Response To Storm Aftermath Gathers Pace
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 7:45 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
People from a huge array of local, regional and national agencies and community groups are coordinating to get the Coromandel back up and fully functioning, and to keep communities at threat from further land slips safe. Our Council’s Emergency ... More >>
State Of Emergency Declared In The Coromandel
Friday, 3 February 2023, 6:24 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Progress on the slip at Ruamahanga, on State Highway 25 – Thames-Coast Road. Photo: NZTA Our Mayor Len Salt has declared a pre-emptive declaration of emergency in our district, at 1:35pm this afternoon. A state of emergency can be declared when there ... More >>
Civil Defence Minister Kieran McAnulty Inspects Coromandel Storm Damage
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 6:02 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Mayor Len Salt hosted Civil Defence Minister Kieran McAnulty and representatives from Waka Kotahi and the National Emergency Management Agency in the Coromandel today to have a look at the damage the recent series of storms has inflicted on our roading ... More >>
More Rain Forecast On The Coromandel Today - Avoid Unnecessary Travel
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 8:55 am | Thames Coromandel District Council
This latest weather system has a sting in its tail for the Coromandel with the front currently moving eastwards across the Bay of Plenty expected to reverse direction today and move back towards the Coromandel Peninsula. MetService has issued a Heavy ... More >>
Red Warning Lifted, But Storm Recovery Continues Across The Coromandel
Wednesday, 1 February 2023, 6:06 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
SH25 Hikuai to Tairua is closed due to flooding during the high tide period. Our Council has been dealing with six land stability issues today, following a week of persistent rain. All properties involved are under investigation. MetService has ... More >>
Significant Disruptions To Services As More Heavy Rain Heads Our Way
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 12:35 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The Coromandel, like much of the North Island, has taken a real hammering over January with some extreme weather that has damaged the State Highways and our local roading network. There have also been significant disruptions to our solid waste collections, ... More >>
Heavy Rain Warning For The Coromandel Tomorrow
Monday, 30 January 2023, 6:38 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
This afternoon MetService issued a heavy rain warning (red) for the Coromandel Peninsula from tomorrow night, Tuesday 31 January through to 6pm on Wednesday 1 February evening. The decision to issue the warning has been made by MetService, Waikato Regional Council ... More >>
Hunker Down, Stay Safe And Other Key Information
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:33 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The Coromandel is now isolated and Civil Defence urge people to stay off the roads and avoid travel at all costs. “This is a very dynamic and fast-moving situation. I’ve been attending a number of emergency management meetings and calls with staff ... More >>
Another Wet, Restricted Day Ahead For The Coromandel
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 2:15 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Rain will continue throughout today, Sunday 29 January, with up to 120mm forecast to fall in the 24-hour period until 2pm. Localised thunderstorms are also in the mix through to this evening. While the eastern seaboard bears the brunt of the ongoing ... More >>
More Rain To Come
Saturday, 28 January 2023, 3:37 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our Civil Defence Team met with the Waikato Regional Council, MetService and Waka Kotahi this afternoon. While the rain is easing today, it is set to intensify again overnight with heavy falls forecast for tomorrow morning, Sunday 29 January, and ... More >>
Heed Warnings: Prepare For Cyclone Hale Tonight
Monday, 9 January 2023, 3:04 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
All residents and holiday makers are urged to find somewhere safe and secure tonight as Cyclone Hale is poised to slam directly onto the Coromandel late tonight. Be prepared to hunker down for 24 hours or longer. “Use the time today to stock up on supplies, ... More >>
More Bad Weather Next Week As Another Ex-tropical Looms
Sunday, 8 January 2023, 2:15 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Our district's respite from ex-tropical cyclones this summer may be short lived, with another one is due to arrive next Tuesday 10 January. This event has potential to have a greater impact along our eastern coastlines and contains a lot of rain ... More >>
Extreme Care Still Needed On Roads Despite Improved Weather Forecast
Friday, 6 January 2023, 2:25 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Some welcome good news for Coromandel residents and visitors today – the MetService is signalling that the sun is about to shine again and we’re likely to get a much-needed respite from the worst of the storm conditions. The latest MetService update says ... More >>
Heavy Rain Expected To Last Until Friday Afternoon
Thursday, 5 January 2023, 7:38 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
Heavy rain is forecast to continue for another 24 hours through to Friday afternoon. MetService also advise that an additional 200mm of rain can be expected during this period, which will bring the total so far to over 400mm in just 72 hours. With such ... More >>
Heavy Rain And Wind Lashing The Coromandel
Thursday, 5 January 2023, 3:08 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
A lot of rain has fallen on the Coromandel overnight and more is forecast through the day. Our Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler says, "Things are going to get worse before they improve so the advice is for everyone to stay where they are, ... More >>
Storm Intensifies In The Coromandel
Wednesday, 4 January 2023, 1:03 pm | Thames Coromandel District Council
The MetService and Waikato Regional Council have issued a warning that an intense five-day storm is likely to hit the Coromandel from today. A severe weather warning for the Coromandel was issued by MetService at 10am this morning, Wednesday 4 January. ... More >>
