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Site Current Stage River State Event Peak Stage Event Peak Time Model Peak Stage Model Peak Time Comments Hydro Flood Report IVR Activated
Upper Manawatu
Tamaki at Water Supply Weir 1.541 m Rising 1.5 m 16-Feb-2026 02:45 No model data No model data Tamaki at Water Supply Weir Flood Page 1.21 m
Manga-atua at Hopelands Rd 2.519 m Falling 2.7 m 16-Feb-2026 01:40 No model data No model data Manga-atua at Hopelands Rd Flood Page 2.2 m
Mangatainoka at Larsons Road 0.485 m Steady 0.5 m 16-Feb-2026 11:00 0.5 m 16-Feb-2026 11:00 Mangatainoka at Larsons Road Flood Page
Mangahao at Kakariki -0.084 m Steady -0.1 m 15-Feb-2026 00:00 No model data No model data Mangahao at Kakariki Flood Page
Makakahi at Hamua 1.633 m Rising 2.5 m 16-Feb-2026 09:45 2.5 m 16-Feb-2026 09:45 5.2m will result in flooding in the vicinity of the Makakahi Mangatainoka confluence Makakahi at Hamua Flood Page
Mangahao at Ballance 0.707 m Rising 1.5 m 16-Feb-2026 14:45 1.5 m 16-Feb-2026 14:45 Mangahao at Ballance Flood Page
Mangatainoka at Pahiatua Town Bridge 1.313 m Falling 1.8 m 16-Feb-2026 17:00 1.8 m 16-Feb-2026 17:00 5.0m will result in out of channel flooding downstream of Pahiatua and at the Makakahi Mangatainoka confluence Mangatainoka at Pahiatua Town Bridge Flood Page
Manawatu at Weber Road 3.306 m Rising 6.6 m 16-Feb-2026 07:15 6.6 m 16-Feb-2026 07:15 Manawatu at Weber Road Flood Page
Tiraumea at Ngaturi 3.58 m Rising 5.8 m 16-Feb-2026 23:00 5.8 m 16-Feb-2026 23:00 Tiraumea at Ngaturi Flood Page
Manawatu at Hopelands 2.268 m Rising 4.9 m 16-Feb-2026 12:30 4.9 m 16-Feb-2026 12:30 Manawatu at Hopelands Flood Page
Manawatu at Upper Gorge 2.335 m Rising 6 m 16-Feb-2026 15:45 6 m 16-Feb-2026 15:45 Manawatu at Upper Gorge Flood Page
Makino
Makino at Makino Farm 2.896 m Rising 5.3 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 5.3 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 Makino at Makino Farm Flood Page
Makino at Reids Line -0.11 m Steady 2.5 m 16-Feb-2026 13:30 2.5 m 16-Feb-2026 13:30 2.0m at Reid’s Line will likely result in the Reid’s Line Gates being operated Makino at Reids Line Flood Page
Makino at Duke St 0.491 m NA 0.8 m 15-Feb-2026 22:30 No model data No model data 2.7m at Duke St will likely result in the Reid’s Line Gates being operated Makino at Duke St Flood Page
Makino at Boness Road 1.371 m Steady 4.4 m 16-Feb-2026 16:45 4.4 m 16-Feb-2026 16:45 Makino at Boness Road Flood Page
Lower Manawatu
Pohangina at Piripiri 1.954 m Falling 2.4 m 15-Feb-2026 23:50 2 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 2.0m - Totara Reserve Upstream (North) alarm activated
3.0m - Totara Reserve Downstream (South) 		Pohangina at Piripiri Flood Page 1.8 m
Mangaone at Milson Line 0.182 m Steady 3.1 m 16-Feb-2026 14:00 3.1 m 16-Feb-2026 14:00 3.25m: Contractor to cease all works, remove all plant and personnel on site. Implement relevant Safety Plan measures.
3.50m: Water spilling onto the riverbank.
3.75m: Monitor situation and maintain communication with relevant individuals.
4.2m will likely result in the Flygers Line spillway operating and Rangitikei Line being closed 		Mangaone at Milson Line Flood Page
Pohangina at Totara Reserve 3.794 m NA 4.2 m 16-Feb-2026 01:30 No model data No model data 2.6m will activate the North camp ground alarm at Totara Reserve Pohangina at Totara Reserve Flood Page 2.6 m
Kiwitea at Strathspey Farm 1.8 m Rising 4.5 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 4.5 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 Kiwitea at Strathspey Farm Flood Page 1.8 m
Oroua at Almadale Slackline 1.229 m Steady 4.4 m 16-Feb-2026 07:15 4.4 m 16-Feb-2026 07:15 Oroua at Almadale Slackline Flood Page
Pohangina at Mais Reach 4.178 m Rising 4.2 m 16-Feb-2026 02:45 4 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 3.4m will likely cause Flooding at saddle road, local evacuation plans should be actioned Pohangina at Mais Reach Flood Page 3.5 m
Pohangina at Saddle Road Bridge 4.037 m Rising 5.2 m 16-Feb-2026 04:45 5.2 m 16-Feb-2026 04:45 3.2m actively monitoring the upstream recorders to assess flood risk and to be prepared to evacuate if required
3.7m will likely cause Flooding at saddle road, local evacuation plans should be actioned 		Pohangina at Saddle Road Bridge Flood Page 3.7 m
Oroua at Te Arakura Road 0.005 m NA 0.1 m 15-Feb-2026 21:25 No model data No model data 1.3m monitor river for potential breach at Te Arakura Road
1.5m expected breach at Te Arakura Road 		Oroua at Te Arakura Road Flood Page
Oroua at Kopane Bridge 3.629 m Falling 3.6 m 16-Feb-2026 01:40 No model data No model data Oroua at Kopane Bridge Flood Page
Manawatu at Teachers College 1.421 m Rising 5 m 16-Feb-2026 14:00 5 m 16-Feb-2026 14:00 5.2m will likely result in a Moutoa gate opening Manawatu at Teachers College Flood Page
Manawatu at Moutoa 1.74 m Rising 9.4 m 16-Feb-2026 20:45 9.4 m 16-Feb-2026 20:45 Manawatu at Moutoa Flood Page
SH56 Road Conditions
Manawatu at Opiki Bridge 4.478 m Rising 12.6 m 16-Feb-2026 19:30 12.6 m 16-Feb-2026 19:30 Click here for web camera. at 10.9m road is likely to be inaccessible. Manawatu at Opiki Bridge Flood Page
Horowhenua
Manakau at S.H.1 Bridge 1.062 m Steady 1.1 m 16-Feb-2026 02:45 No model data No model data 2.2m will likely result in flooding in the lower reaches. 2.4m will probably result in flooding at the State Highway Manakau at S.H.1 Bridge Flood Page
Waikawa at North Manakau Road 0.557 m Falling 0.6 m 16-Feb-2026 02:35 No model data No model data 2.0m will likely cause flooding in the lower reaches Waikawa at North Manakau Road Flood Page
Ohau at Rongomatane 0.399 m Steady 0.4 m 16-Feb-2026 02:45 No model data No model data 2.0m - Kimberly Reserve alarms triggered
2.5m will probably cause some over-topping of banks in the lower reaches 		Ohau at Rongomatane Flood Page
East Coast
Wainui at Herbertville 7.452 m NA 7.5 m 16-Feb-2026 02:40 No model data No model data Click here for web camera. 7.5m will set off flood alarm and cause evacution of camp ground and surrounding areas. Wainui at Herbertville Flood Page 6.5 m
Owahanga at Owahanga Station 2.962 m Steady 3 m 16-Feb-2026 02:45 No model data No model data Owahanga at Owahanga Station Flood Page
Akitio at Cadmus Bridge 3.053 m Steady 3.1 m 16-Feb-2026 02:45 No model data No model data Akitio at Cadmus Bridge Flood Page
Rangitikei
Tutaenui at Hammond St 1.077 m Steady 1.1 m 16-Feb-2026 02:45 No model data No model data 3.0m - Flooding will commence in Marton. 3.5m - Water will be over road west of Bulls Tutaenui at Hammond St Flood Page
Rangitikei at Mangaweka 4.767 m Rising 6.4 m 16-Feb-2026 09:45 6.4 m 16-Feb-2026 09:45 6.5m - Vinegar Hill alarms triggered Rangitikei at Mangaweka Flood Page 4.5 m
Turakina
Turakina at Otairi 5.606 m Steady 8.1 m 16-Feb-2026 11:00 8.1 m 16-Feb-2026 11:00 Turakina at Otairi Flood Page 5 m
Turakina at ONeills Bridge 4.783 m Rising 15.1 m 16-Feb-2026 19:30 15.1 m 16-Feb-2026 19:30 7.5m will result in flooding downstream of Turakina Turakina at ONeills Bridge Flood Page
Whangaehu
Whangaehu at Tangiwai SH49 Bridge 1.532 m Rising 1.5 m 16-Feb-2026 02:35 No model data No model data Whangaehu at Tangiwai SH49 Bridge Flood Page
Mangawhero at Ore Ore 1.354 m Steady 2.4 m 16-Feb-2026 07:15 2.4 m 16-Feb-2026 07:15 Mangawhero at Ore Ore Flood Page
Whangaehu at Aranui 5.583 m Rising 8.5 m 16-Feb-2026 12:30 8.5 m 16-Feb-2026 12:30 Whangaehu at Aranui Flood Page 5 m
Whangaehu at Kauangaroa 2.383 m Rising 11.6 m 16-Feb-2026 17:00 11.6 m 16-Feb-2026 17:00 9.8m at Kauangaroa will likely result in SH3 closure Whangaehu at Kauangaroa Flood Page 2 m
Whanganui
Matarawa at City Branch 1.464 m Steady 1.5 m 16-Feb-2026 02:30 No model data No model data Matarawa at City Branch Flood Page
Mangaroa at Ohura Town Bridge 0.364 m Steady 0.6 m 17-Feb-2026 16:00 0.6 m 17-Feb-2026 16:00 Mangaroa at Ohura Town Bridge Flood Page
Ohura at Nihoniho 2.527 m Steady 3.9 m 15-Feb-2026 05:30 3.3 m 16-Feb-2026 18:45 Ohura at Nihoniho Flood Page
Ohura at Tokorima 2.752 m Falling 2.9 m 15-Feb-2026 20:30 2.5 m 17-Feb-2026 19:45 Ohura at Tokorima Flood Page
Ongarue at Taringamotu 1.954 m Rising 2.9 m 16-Feb-2026 22:15 2.9 m 16-Feb-2026 22:15 Ongarue at Taringamotu Flood Page
Whanganui at Pipiriki 1.852 m Rising 3.6 m 17-Feb-2026 04:30 3.6 m 17-Feb-2026 04:30 14.0m at Pipirki will result in overtopping at Kowai Park and the lower CBD Whanganui at Pipiriki Flood Page
Whanganui at Te Rewa 6.149 m Rising 7.7 m 17-Feb-2026 10:45 7.7 m 17-Feb-2026 10:45 Whanganui at Te Rewa Flood Page
Whanganui at Town Bridge 5.294 m Falling 6.7 m 18-Feb-2026 11:00 6.7 m 18-Feb-2026 11:00 Whanganui at Town Bridge Flood Page

Spatial Rainfall

IVR Levels

TripLevel WarningLevel CurrentLevel
Akitio at Cadmus Bridge
10 m Not reached 3.05 m
8 m Not reached 3.05 m
ATH-2008012389
32 m Not reached NA m
33 m Not reached NA m
Kiwitea at Strathspey Farm
1.8 m Level reached 1.8 m
2.1 m Not reached 1.8 m
Makakahi at Hamua
2 m Not reached 1.63 m
2.5 m Not reached 1.63 m
3 m Not reached 1.63 m
4 m Not reached 1.63 m
4.5 m Not reached 1.63 m
Makino at Boness Road
3 m Not reached 1.37 m
4 m Not reached 1.37 m
Makino at Reids Line
1.5 m Not reached -0.11 m
1.7 m Not reached -0.11 m
1.9 m Not reached -0.11 m
2.1 m Not reached -0.11 m
Manawatu at Hopelands
4.5 m Not reached 2.27 m
5.5 m Not reached 2.27 m
Manawatu at Moutoa
4.1 m Not reached 1.74 m
7 m Not reached 1.74 m
7.5 m Not reached 1.74 m
8.4 m Not reached 1.74 m
Manawatu at Opiki Bridge
10.5 m Not reached 4.48 m
10.9 m Not reached 4.48 m
9 m Not reached 4.48 m
Manawatu at Teachers College
3 m Not reached 1.42 m
3.5 m Not reached 1.42 m
3.8 m Not reached 1.42 m
4 m Not reached 1.42 m
4.1 m Not reached 1.42 m
4.2 m Not reached 1.42 m
4.8 m Not reached 1.42 m
4.9 m Not reached 1.42 m
5.5 m Not reached 1.42 m
6 m Not reached 1.42 m
6.5 m Not reached 1.42 m
7.55 m Not reached 1.42 m
8.55 m Not reached 1.42 m
Manawatu at Upper Gorge
10 m Not reached 2.34 m
11 m Not reached 2.34 m
12 m Not reached 2.34 m
4 m Not reached 2.34 m
5 m Not reached 2.34 m
6 m Not reached 2.34 m
7 m Not reached 2.34 m
8 m Not reached 2.34 m
9 m Not reached 2.34 m
Manawatu at Weber Road
4 m Not reached 3.31 m
5.2 m Not reached 3.31 m
6 m Not reached 3.31 m
7 m Not reached 3.31 m
Manga-atua at Hopelands Rd
2.2 m Level reached 2.52 m
Mangahao at Ballance
2.4 m Not reached 0.71 m
2.5 m Not reached 0.71 m
Mangahao at Kakariki
1.8 m Not reached -0.08 m
2.4 m Not reached -0.08 m
2.6 m Not reached -0.08 m
Mangaone at Milson Line
1.9 m Not reached 0.18 m
3.25 m Not reached 0.18 m
3.5 m Not reached 0.18 m
3.75 m Not reached 0.18 m
4.2 m Not reached 0.18 m
Mangaroa at Ohura Town Bridge
4.5 m Not reached 0.36 m
5 m Not reached 0.36 m
6 m Not reached 0.36 m
7 m Not reached 0.36 m
Mangatainoka at Larsons Road
2 m Not reached 0.48 m
2.3 m Not reached 0.48 m
2.4 m Not reached 0.48 m
2.5 m Not reached 0.48 m
2.8 m Not reached 0.48 m
Mangatainoka at Pahiatua Town Bridge
2.35 m Not reached 1.31 m
3 m Not reached 1.31 m
3.6 m Not reached 1.31 m
Mangawhero at Ore Ore
2.2 m Not reached 1.35 m
2.7 m Not reached 1.35 m
2.8 m Not reached 1.35 m
3.2 m Not reached 1.35 m
4.5 m Not reached 1.35 m
Mangawhero at Ore Ore Slip
9.96 m Not reached NA m
Mangawhero at SH4 Slip
2 m Not reached NA m
3 m Not reached NA m
4 m Not reached NA m
5 m Not reached NA m
Matarawa at City Branch
1.5 m Not reached 1.46 m
1.8 m Not reached 1.46 m
1.9 m Not reached 1.46 m
Ohau at Rongomatane
1.2 m Not reached 0.4 m
1.5 m Not reached 0.4 m
1.6 m Not reached 0.4 m
1.8 m Not reached 0.4 m
2 m Not reached 0.4 m
2.2 m Not reached 0.4 m
2.5 m Not reached 0.4 m
3 m Not reached 0.4 m
Ohura at Nihoniho
5 m Not reached 2.53 m
6 m Not reached 2.53 m
7 m Not reached 2.53 m
Ohura at Tokorima
7 m Not reached 2.75 m
Ongarue at Taringamotu
5 m Not reached 1.95 m
6 m Not reached 1.95 m
7 m Not reached 1.95 m
8 m Not reached 1.95 m
Oroua at Almadale Slackline
2.3 m Not reached 1.23 m
2.7 m Not reached 1.23 m
2.9 m Not reached 1.23 m
3 m Not reached 1.23 m
3.2 m Not reached 1.23 m
3.5 m Not reached 1.23 m
4.2 m Not reached 1.23 m
Oroua at Kopane Bridge
4.5 m Not reached 3.63 m
5 m Not reached 3.63 m
5.2 m Not reached 3.63 m
6 m Not reached 3.63 m
6.55 m Not reached 3.63 m
6.95 m Not reached 3.63 m
Oroua at Te Arakura Road
1.3 m Not reached 0 m
1.5 m Not reached 0 m
Owahanga at Owahanga Station
7 m Not reached 2.96 m
Pohangina at Mais Reach
2.6 m Level reached 4.18 m
2.9 m Level reached 4.18 m
3.5 m Level reached 4.18 m
Pohangina at Piripiri
1 m Level reached 1.95 m
1.5 m Level reached 1.95 m
1.8 m Level reached 1.95 m
2 m Not reached 1.95 m
3 m Not reached 1.95 m
Pohangina at Saddle Road Bridge
3.2 m Level reached 4.04 m
3.7 m Level reached 4.04 m
Pohangina at Totara Reserve
2.6 m Level reached 3.79 m
Public Flood Alert Siren Test
30 m Not reached NA m
Rangitikei at Mangaweka
3.6 m Level reached 4.77 m
4 m Level reached 4.77 m
4.2 m Level reached 4.77 m
4.5 m Level reached 4.77 m
4.8 m Not reached 4.77 m
5 m Not reached 4.77 m
5.5 m Not reached 4.77 m
6 m Not reached 4.77 m
6.5 m Not reached 4.77 m
7 m Not reached 4.77 m
Tamaki at Water Supply Weir
1.21 m Level reached 1.54 m
1.8 m Not reached 1.54 m
Tiraumea at Ngaturi
11 m Not reached 3.58 m
4.5 m Not reached 3.58 m
7 m Not reached 3.58 m
9 m Not reached 3.58 m
Turakina at ONeills Bridge
5 m Not reached 4.78 m
5.5 m Not reached 4.78 m
7 m Not reached 4.78 m
Turakina at Otairi
4 m Level reached 5.61 m
5 m Level reached 5.61 m
Wainui at Herbertville
6.5 m Level reached 7.45 m
7.5 m Not reached 7.45 m
Whangaehu at Aranui
5 m Level reached 5.58 m
6 m Not reached 5.58 m
7 m Not reached 5.58 m
Whangaehu at Kauangaroa
10 m Not reached 2.38 m
11 m Not reached 2.38 m
2 m Level reached 2.38 m
3 m Not reached 2.38 m
6 m Not reached 2.38 m
6.8 m Not reached 2.38 m
7 m Not reached 2.38 m
7.8 m Not reached 2.38 m
8 m Not reached 2.38 m
9 m Not reached 2.38 m
Whangaehu at Tangiwai SH49 Bridge
2.5 m Not reached 1.53 m
Whanganui at Pipiriki
10 m Not reached 1.85 m
11 m Not reached 1.85 m
12 m Not reached 1.85 m
13 m Not reached 1.85 m
4 m Not reached 1.85 m
6 m Not reached 1.85 m
8 m Not reached 1.85 m
z IVR Testing
5 m Not reached NA m

Flood Model Site Map

River Ops Information

Site Current Stage River State Event Peak Stage Event Peak Time Model Peak Stage Model Peak Time IVR Triggered Trigger and Issue
Makakahi at Hamua 1.633 Rising 2.5 m 16-Feb-2026 09:45 2.5 m 16-Feb-2026 09:45 NA 4.8m - Potential overland flows by SH4 Bridge
Makino at Makino Farm 2.896 Rising 5.3 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 5.3 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 NA
Makino at Reids Line -0.110 Steady 2.5 m 16-Feb-2026 13:30 2.5 m 16-Feb-2026 13:30 NA 1.5 m - Initiate Flood Action Plan
Makino at Duke St 0.491 No Data 0.8 m 15-Feb-2026 22:30 No model data No model data NA 2.7 m - Control limit
Pohangina at Piripiri 1.954 Falling 2.4 m 15-Feb-2026 23:50 2 m 16-Feb-2026 04:15 1.8 1.8m - Potential flooding of Totara Reserve
Pohangina at Saddle Road Bridge 4.037 Rising 5.2 m 16-Feb-2026 04:45 5.2 m 16-Feb-2026 04:45 3.7 3.2m - actively monitoring the upstream recorders to assess flood risk and to be prepared to evacuate if required
3.7m - will likely cause Flooding at saddle road, local evacuation plans should be actioned
Mangaone at Milson Line 0.182 Steady 3.1 m 16-Feb-2026 14:00 3.1 m 16-Feb-2026 14:00 NA 3.25m - Contractor to cease all works, remove all plant and personnel on site. Implement relevant Safety Plan measures.
3.50m - Water spilling onto the riverbank.
3.75m - Monitor situation and maintain communication with relevant individuals.
4.25m - Potential Spillway Operation
Oroua at Kopane Bridge 3.629 Falling 3.6 m 16-Feb-2026 01:40 No model data No model data NA 6.0m - Initiate Flood Action Plan
6.8m - Potential Spillway Operation
6.9m - Hoihere Stop Log Installation
Manawatu at Teachers College 1.421 Rising 5 m 16-Feb-2026 14:00 5 m 16-Feb-2026 14:00 NA 4.2m - Potential Opiki Road Closure
4.9m - Potential gate Opening
7.5m - Rangiotu Spillway Operation
Manawatu at Moutoa 1.740 Rising 9.4 m 16-Feb-2026 20:45 9.4 m 16-Feb-2026 20:45 NA 7.0m - Gate Operating Range
Ohau at Rongomatane 0.399 Steady 0.4 m 16-Feb-2026 02:45 No model data No model data NA 2.0m - Kimberley Reserve Evacuation
Rangitikei at Mangaweka 4.767 Rising 6.4 m 16-Feb-2026 09:45 6.4 m 16-Feb-2026 09:45 4.5 6.5m - Initiate Tangimoana Flood Action Plan
Matarawa at City Branch 1.464 Steady 1.5 m 16-Feb-2026 02:30 No model data No model data NA 1.8m - Possible over-topping of No. 3 Line and Ikitara Rd
Ohura at Tokorima 2.752 Falling 2.9 m 15-Feb-2026 20:30 2.5 m 17-Feb-2026 19:45 NA 9.0m - Potential flooding of Ohura Township from Mangaroa Stream
Whangaehu at Kauangaroa 2.383 Rising 11.6 m 16-Feb-2026 17:00 11.6 m 16-Feb-2026 17:00 2.0 8.0m Initiate Flood Action Plan
8.3m - Possible flooding through Whangaehu Village and across SH3
Whanganui at Pipiriki 1.852 Rising 3.6 m 17-Feb-2026 04:30 3.6 m 17-Feb-2026 04:30 NA 6.0m - Initiate Flood Action Plan