Floods – Nelson - Tasman
Nelson-Tasman flooding
Start
12 Aug 1990
9:30 AM
Finish
13 Aug 1990
5:00 PM
1 death. 45 people evacuated. Declared 0930, terminated 1700. DRC appointed. Cabinet payment (60%) for catchment work reinstatement $372000 (1990)
Floods – Manawatū - Whanganui
Cyclone Hilda
Start
10 Mar 1990
8:15 PM
Finish
14 Mar 1990
12:30 PM
Cyclone Hilda. 96 homes evacuated. In the event farm damage was estimated at $12 million. Declared at 2015; terminated at 1230. Insurance costs in this event, excl. EQC were $1.8m (1994)
Floods – Taranaki
Cyclone Hilda
Start
10 Mar 1990
Finish
15 Mar 1990
Cyclone Hilda. 51 homes evacuated
Floods – Wellington
Greytown flooding
Start
17 Jan 1990
6:12 PM
Finish
17 Jan 1990
9:30 PM
From 1812 to 2130 (South Wairarapa DC). Some families evacuated