Historical emergencies

This section lists emergencies where there has been a Civil Defence response. Note: not all emergencies have had a state of emergency declared.

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Floods – West Coast

Buller flooding

Start

21 Nov 1994

9:15 PM

Finish

22 Nov 1994

1:20 PM

Declared at 2115, lifted at 1320. One house evacuated at Mohikinui and 2 at Seddonville (5 people)

Floods – West Coast

Westland flooding

Start

02 Apr 1991

7:30 PM

Finish

03 Apr 1991

6:50 AM

Southern Ward (Sector G). 75 people evacuated at Franz Josef. Declared at 1930, lifted at 0650

Floods – West Coast

Westland flooding

Start

28 Jan 1991

8:30 PM

Finish

29 Jan 1991

8:00 AM

For the areas: Kaniere Township, Arthurstown, Woodstock and Hokitika. 15 families evacuated. Declared 2030, lifted 0800 (140 people evacuated in related incident at Franz Josef). Catchment work damage was estimated at $4 million

Floods – West Coast

Greymouth Borough Flooding

Start

16 Sep 1988

Finish

22 Sep 1988

Greymouth Borough Flooding

Floods – West Coast

Runanga Borough flooding

Start

13 Sep 1988

2:39 PM

Finish

14 Sep 1988

Declared at 1439 for Runanga Borough

Floods – West Coast

Greymouth Borough and Grey County flooding

Start

13 Sep 1988

9:13 AM

Finish

16 Sep 1988

DRC appointed 16.9.88. Stock losses 1380 sheep, 80 cattle, 6 deer. The Grey peaked at 5800 cumecs

Floods – West Coast

Inangahua County Flooding

Start

13 Sep 1988

9:13 AM

Finish

14 Sep 1988

One death. 356 people evacuated from 183 houses. Insurance claims $15.6m (1994) excluding EQC.

Floods – West Coast

Greymouth flooding

Start

20 May 1988

Finish

23 May 1988

For Greymouth Borough. 402 people evacuated from 102 houses. Stock losses 1800 sheep, 163 cattle, 35 pigs The Grey peaked at 5100 cumecs. Insurance (excl EQC) $3.7m (1994)

Floods – West Coast