Historical emergencies

A State of Local Emergency was declared for the Waiau Aparima Ward, Southland due to coastal erosion at Bluecliffs. The declaration was made as a precautionary measure to ensure Emergency Management Southland was able to respond to the concerns around the threat to life and property from erosion and the landfill at Bluecliffs.

Heavy rainfall caused significant surface flooding in the Gore district. A state of local emergency was declared on 21 September 2023.

Declared 2030 to allow evacuation of Milford. In all 572 people evacuated. Terminated 2100 on 10th

For all regions except Bluff Borough & Gore/Mataura (where emergency ended 0930 hrs on 13th). Final termination at 1330 on 16th

For whole region excluding Bluff Borough (i.e. including Invercargill). Declared at 1830 hrs

Declared at 1755 hours for all region except Invercargill City and Bluff Borough. 700 evacuated at Otautau and some at Gore and Mataura

For Wallace County, declared at 1618 hrs

for Invercargill City

Excluded: Boroughs of Gore, Mataura, Bluff & Winton and County of Stewart Island.

Southland County flooding