Recent severe weather

⚠️ UPDATE: 21 April, 9.30pm

While the heavy rainfall risk has passed, it’s important to keep a careful eye out for landslips on our soggy hillsides. Visit hutt.city/landslips for advice. Also stay careful around waterways due to high water levels and soggy ground conditions.

As we move to clean-up and recovery our Emergency Operation Centre will begin winding down this evening. You will still see our teams out around the city until clean-up is complete.

🏢Our facilities are back to their usual operating hours
🚗 All local roads are OPEN
🚧 SH2 Kaitoke to Featherston, (Remutaka Hill) remains CLOSED

❤️ THANK YOU ❤️

A huge thank you to the groups, individuals and Council staff and contractors who have supported our residents during this event and have been working extremely hard, often behind the scenes.

Although they mostly weren’t needed in the end, we had up to 2000 beds available across the city, which is an amazing show of community spirit.

We also extend our thanks to all those who have stepped forward to support our Māori and Pacific Communities from Saturday through to today. This includes our Iwi Leaders, Council Tumuaki Māori, Tākaihere Support Team from the Hono Māori Emergency Network, Ministry for Pacific Peoples, Pacific Emergency Response Alliance, Marae whānau, Faith and Community leaders, Porirua City Council Tākaihere Team, Māori and Pacific Social Services.

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⚠️ UPDATE: 21 April, 10.10am

Mōrena Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai / Lower Hutt!

Our crews have been working right through the night to respond to the weather and keep our city moving.

All of our facilities (hubs, libraries, pools, The Dowse, and reception at Laings Road) will reopen by 11am, with minimal services as staff have been supporting the community through the night.

Walter Nash Centre, Huia Pool and Te Ngaengae Pool are open now for anyone who needs to charge their phones or shower.

All bridges in Lower Hutt are OPEN

Riverbank Carpark is OPEN

SH2 Kaitoke to Featherston, (Remutaka Hill) - CLOSED

Rubbish and recycling will be collected as normal, but if you don't need to put it out today please wait until your next collection.

All local roads are OPEN. Please take extra care when travelling.

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⚠️ UPDATE | 21 April, 6:30am

Mōrena Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai / Lower Hutt!

Our crews have been working right through the night to respond to the weather and keep our city moving. Here's the latest update ahead of the morning commute:

🌉 BRIDGES

• All bridges in Lower Hutt are OPEN

🚗 RIVERBANK CARPARK

• Riverbank Carpark will OPEN today

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES

• Junction Street - CLOSED
• Fairfield Ave - CLOSED

All other local roads are OPEN. Please take extra care when travelling.

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⚠️ RISKS STILL REMAIN

While the rain has eased, we are still under a Red Rain Warning, so some risks remain. Please continue to look out for yourself and others:

⚠️ Do not drive or walk through floodwater as it may be contaminated and contain debris.

⚠️ Keep an eye out for warning signs of landslides, including:

• Small slips, rock falls, or subsidence at the base of slopes
• Tilting trees, fences, or retaining walls
• Sticking doors or window frames
• Gaps where frames are no longer fitting properly
• Decks, steps, or verandas shifting or tilting away from the house
• New cracks or bulges in the ground, roads, footpaths, or retaining walls

If you notice any of these signs, move to a safe area and report it to 04 570 6666. If your life is at risk, call 111 immediately.

More info:

https://www.gns.cri.nz/our.../natural-hazards-and-risks/

hutt.city/landslips

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⚠️ UPDATE | 21 April 5:00am

Mōrena Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai / Lower Hutt!

Our crews have been working right through the night to respond to the weather and keep our city moving. Here's the latest update ahead of the morning commute:

🌉 BRIDGES

• All bridges in Lower Hutt are OPEN

🚗 RIVERBANK CARPARK

• Riverbank Carpark will OPEN today

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES

• 57 Copeland Street to Witako Street - CLOSED
• Junction Street - CLOSED
• St Albans Grove, Woburn - CLOSED
• Fairfield Ave - CLOSED

All other local roads are OPEN. Please take extra care when travelling.

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⚠️ RISKS STILL REMAIN

While the rain has eased, we are still under a Red Rain Warning, so some risks remain. Please continue to look out for yourself and others:

⚠️ Do not drive or walk through floodwater as it may be contaminated and contain debris.

⚠️ Keep an eye out for warning signs of landslides, including:

• Small slips, rock falls, or subsidence at the base of slopes
• Tilting trees, fences, or retaining walls
• Sticking doors or window frames
• Gaps where frames are no longer fitting properly
• Decks, steps, or verandas shifting or tilting away from the house
• New cracks or bulges in the ground, roads, footpaths, or retaining walls

If you notice any of these signs, move to a safe area and report it to 04 570 6666. If your life is at risk, call 111 immediately.

More info:

https://www.gns.cri.nz/our.../natural-hazards-and-risks/

hutt.city/landslips

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⚠️ UPDATE | 21 April 4:15am

Kennedy Good Bridge and Melling Bridge are now OPEN

If you need access to welfare support, Walter Nash Centre (Taitā), Wainuiomata Marae and Kōraunui Marae remain open. All other facilities are now closed.

Harcourt Werry Drive, Port Road and Barnes Road are now open, but take caution

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A state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington region. We're continuing to assess the current weather event and monitoring river levels closely. Please read the latest information for Lower Hutt below:

🌉 BRIDGES

• All bridges in Lower Hutt are OPEN
• Follow Upper Hutt City Council for updates on Silverstream Bridge

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES

• Harcourt Werry Drive - now open
• St Albans Grove, Woburn - closed
• Riverside Drive - closed between Waiwhetū Marae and Heather Grove (residents + emergency services only)
• Take caution near Mahina Road / Marine Drive
• Port Road and Barnes Road - now open, but take caution
• 57 Copeland Street to Witako Street - closed (drain blockage)
• Riverbank carpark - closed

🏠 WELFARE SUPPORT

If you're feeling unsure or need a safe place to go, support is available across the Hutt tonight.

If it is safe to do so, please stay with family or friends.

Otherwise, the following facilities are open:

Neighbourhood Hubs (EACs)

Provide device charging, hot drinks, needs assessments, and can accommodate small domestic pets:

• Walter Nash Centre (Taitā)

Marae (with sleeping facilities)

Provide device charging, hot drinks, needs assessments, and overnight accommodation:

• Wainuiomata Marae
• Kōraunui Marae

Please note: all other Council facilities remain closed until further notice.

🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

• Stop all non-essential travel
• Do not enter floodwaters
• Move to higher ground if water rises, DO NOT WAIT for an official warning

⚠️ LANDSLIDE RISK

Warning signs of a landslide include:

• Small slips, rock falls, or subsidence at the base of slopes
• Tilting trees, fences, or retaining walls
• Sticking doors or window frames
• Gaps where frames are no longer fitting properly
• Decks, steps, or verandas shifting or tilting away from the house
• New cracks or bulges in the ground, roads, footpaths, or retaining walls

If you notice any of these signs, move to a safe area and report to 04 570 6666. If your life is at risk, call 111.

More info:

https://www.gns.cri.nz/our.../natural-hazards-and-risks/

hutt.city/landslips

⚠️ EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• If your life is at risk, call 111
• Metlink: https://www.metlink.org.nz
• Power outages/downed lines: Your electricity provider
• Wellington Electricity: https://www.welectricity.co.nz/outages

ℹ️ STAY UPDATED

• Updates: https://hutt.city/alert
• Follow this page for ongoing information

Please stay safe and look out for each other.

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⚠️ UPDATE | 21 April 3:15am

If you need access to welfare support, Walter Nash Centre (Taitā), Wainuiomata Marae and Kōraunui Marae remain open. All other facilities are now closed.

Harcourt Werry Drive, Port Road and Barnes Road are now open, but take caution

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A state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington region. We're continuing to assess the current weather event and monitoring river levels closely. Please read the latest information for Lower Hutt below:

🌉 BRIDGE CLOSURES

• Kennedy Good Bridge and Melling Bridge closed at 8pm, 20 April
• Follow Upper Hutt City Council for updates on Silverstream Bridge
• These will not reopen until assessed by engineers at 5am, 21 April
• Ewen Bridge remains open for now

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES

• Harcourt Werry Drive - now open
• St Albans Grove, Woburn - closed
• Riverside Drive - closed between Waiwhetū Marae and Heather Grove (residents + emergency services only)
• Take caution near Mahina Road / Marine Drive
• Port Road and Barnes Road - now open, but take caution
• 57 Copeland Street to Witako Street - closed (drain blockage)
• Riverbank carpark - closed

🏠 WELFARE SUPPORT

If you're feeling unsure or need a safe place to go, support is available across the Hutt tonight.

If it is safe to do so, please stay with family or friends.

Otherwise, the following facilities are open:

Neighbourhood Hubs (EACs)

Provide device charging, hot drinks, needs assessments, and can accommodate small domestic pets:

• Walter Nash Centre (Taitā)

Marae (with sleeping facilities)

Provide device charging, hot drinks, needs assessments, and overnight accommodation:

• Wainuiomata Marae
• Kōraunui Marae

Please note: all other Council facilities remain closed until further notice.

🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

• Stop all non-essential travel
• Do not enter floodwaters
• Move to higher ground if water rises, DO NOT WAIT for an official warning

⚠️ LANDSLIDE RISK

Warning signs of a landslide include:

• Small slips, rock falls, or subsidence at the base of slopes
• Tilting trees, fences, or retaining walls
• Sticking doors or window frames
• Gaps where frames are no longer fitting properly
• Decks, steps, or verandas shifting or tilting away from the house
• New cracks or bulges in the ground, roads, footpaths, or retaining walls

If you notice any of these signs, move to a safe area and report to 04 570 6666. If your life is at risk, call 111.

More info:

https://www.gns.cri.nz/our.../natural-hazards-and-risks/

hutt.city/landslips

⚠️ EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• If your life is at risk, call 111
• Metlink: https://www.metlink.org.nz
• Power outages/downed lines: Your electricity provider
• Wellington Electricity: https://www.welectricity.co.nz/outages

ℹ️ STAY UPDATED

• Updates: https://hutt.city/alert
• Follow this page for ongoing information

Please stay safe and look out for each other.

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⚠️ UPDATE | 21 April 1:00am

As part of the response Wellington Water have deployed pumping stations and crews to vulnerable relocations in Lower Hutt to assist with any surface flooding.

St Albans Grove, Woburn is now closed due to flooding.

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A state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington region. We're continuing to assess the current weather event and monitoring river levels closely. Please read the latest information for Lower Hutt below:

🌉 BRIDGE CLOSURES

• Kennedy Good Bridge and Melling Bridge closed at 8pm, 20 April
• Follow Upper Hutt City Council for updates on Silverstream Bridge
• These will not reopen until assessed by engineers at 5am, 21 April
• Ewen Bridge remains open for now

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES

• Harcourt Werry Drive - closed
• St Albans Grove, Woburn - closed
• Riverside Drive - closed between Waiwhetū Marae and Heather Grove (residents + emergency services only)
• Take caution near Mahina Road / Marine Drive
• Port Road and Barnes Road - closed
• 57 Copeland Street to Witako Street - closed (drain blockage)
• Riverbank carpark - closed

🏠 WELFARE SUPPORT

If you're feeling unsure or need a safe place to go, support is available across the Hutt tonight.

If it is safe to do so, please stay with family or friends.

Otherwise, the following facilities are open 24/7:

Neighbourhood Hubs (EACs)

Provide device charging, hot drinks, needs assessments, and can accommodate small domestic pets:

• Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub
• Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
• War Memorial Library (Central Hutt)
• Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
• Walter Nash Centre (Taitā)

Marae (with sleeping facilities)

Provide device charging, hot drinks, needs assessments, and overnight accommodation:

• Wainuiomata Marae
• Kōraunui Marae

Please note: all other Council facilities remain closed until further notice.

🚨 IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

• Stop all non-essential travel
• Do not enter floodwaters
• Move to higher ground if water rises, DO NOT WAIT for an official warning

⚠️ LANDSLIDE RISK

Warning signs of a landslide include:

• Small slips, rock falls, or subsidence at the base of slopes
• Tilting trees, fences, or retaining walls
• Sticking doors or window frames
• Gaps where frames are no longer fitting properly
• Decks, steps, or verandas shifting or tilting away from the house
• New cracks or bulges in the ground, roads, footpaths, or retaining walls

If you notice any of these signs, move to a safe area and report to 04 570 6666. If your life is at risk, call 111.

More info:

https://www.gns.cri.nz/our.../natural-hazards-and-risks/

hutt.city/landslips

⚠️ EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• If your life is at risk, call 111
• Metlink: https://www.metlink.org.nz
• Power outages/downed lines: Your electricity provider
• Wellington Electricity: https://www.welectricity.co.nz/outages

ℹ️ STAY UPDATED

• Updates: https://hutt.city/alert
• Follow this page for ongoing information

Please stay safe and look out for each other.

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Update 10:45pm, 20/04

Wainuiomata and Kōraunui Marae are also available for overnight welfare assistance.

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Update 7.20pm, 20/04

If you're feeling unsure or just need a safe place to go, support is available across the Hutt tonight.If it is safe to do so, please stay with family or friends. Otherwise, the following community hubs are open 24/7:

• Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub
• Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
• War Memorial Library (Central Hutt)
• Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
• Walter Nash Centre (Taitā)
• Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

These locations provide:

• Device charging
• Tea and coffee
• Needs assessments
• A safe place to rest

If you're able, take your small domestic pets with youWe encourage people to act early and quickly. Do not wait for official warnings if you are in a low-lying area and think you may need to evacuate.

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Update 7.20pm, 20/04

Kennedy Good and Melling bridges will close at 8pm, as the Hutt River continues to rise.

These bridges will not reopen until they have been assessed by engineers tomorrow morning (21 April).

Ewan Bridge remains open for now

Watch Upper Hutt City Council channels for information on Silverstream Bridge closing.

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UPDATE 6.45pm, 20/04

The Hutt River is rapidly rising, we will be closing Kennedy Good and Melling bridges this evening. We will update timing as soon as possible.

If you must drive across the river to get home or to safety, do so immediately.

Bridges will not reopen until they have been assessed by engineers tomorrow morning.

Watch Upper Hutt City Council channels for information on Silverstream Bridge closing.We encourage people to act early and quickly, do not wait for official warnings if you are in a low lying area and think you need to evacuate.

If it is safe to do so, stay with family or friends. Otherwise, these hubs will remain open throughout the night: Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub, Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub , Walter Nash Centre (Taita), War Memorial Library (Central Hutt), and Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub.

Road Closures:

• Harcourt Werry Drive is now closed. We advise that anyone who can safely head home now should do so.
• Riverside Drive is now closed between Waiwhetū Marae and Heather Grove, except to residents and emergency services. We're continuing to assess other sections of the road.
• Port Road and Barnes Road are closed
• 57 Copeland Street to Witako Street is currently closed due to a drain blockage, stay out of floodwaters
• Take caution near corner of Mahina Road and Marine Drive - closure possible

Immediate actions:

• Stop all travel unless you need to evacuate.
• Act quickly if you see rising water. Don't wait for an official warning.
• Make a plan now of what you may need to do overnight. Look after yourself and your family first (including pets). If safe, check on your neighbours.
• If your life is at risk, call 111.

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UPDATE 4pm, 20/04

Residents on Konini Street (northern end), Wetherby Street and Rata Street in Wainuiomata are being evacuated due to rising water levels. We have teams going door to door, but don't wait, leave immediately.

If you need to evacuate, we encourage you to head to friends or family first, but if you do need shelter these hubs will remain open throughout the night:

• Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub
• Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
• Walter Nash Centre (Taita)
• War Memorial Library (Central Hutt)
• Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub.

Our teams ready to greet you but please note they don't have sleeping accommodation. Our other community facilities have closed at 4pm.

🚧Road Closures:

• We advise that anyone who can safely head home now should do so.
• Harcourt Werry Drive is expected to be closed by 5pm.
• Riverside Drive is now closed, except to residents and emergency services.

🚨Immediate actions:

• Avoid non-essential travel.
• Clear drains before nightfall if safe to do so.
• Do not enter floodwaters.
• Make a plan, look after yourself and your family first (including pets). If safe, check on your neighbours.
• WREMO is advising residents in low-lying, flood-prone, or landslip-prone areas - especially those who have experienced flooding before - to consider relocating for the next 24 hours.
• If floodwaters start rising, move to higher ground immediately. Don't wait for an official warning.
• If your life is at risk, call 111.

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UPDATE 2.15pm, 20/04

A state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington region to support the response to ongoing severe weather, flooding and infrastructure impacts.

The declaration was made by Wellington Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller Carrie McKenzie and applies across the Wellington region

We are advising residents in low-lying, flood-prone, or landslip-prone areas - especially those who have experienced flooding before - to consider relocating for the next 24 hours.

Flood-prone areas are those that have experienced multiple flooding events in recent years. Please stay alert to changing weather conditions, monitor for rising water levels around your home and neighbourhood, assess your personal risk, and act immediately if you are in danger.

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UPDATE 1.05pm, 20/04

A significant rain event is expected across the region. MetService has issued a heavy rain warning from 9am today through to 9pm Tuesday.

Regular updates will be available here and on Facebook.

• Avoid non-essential travel and stay home where possible.
• Do not enter floodwaters.
• Make a plan, look after yourself and your family first (including pets). If safe, check on your neighbours.
• If floodwaters start rising, move to higher ground immediately. Don't wait for an official warning.
• If your life is at risk, call 111.
• We encourage you to head to friends or family first, but if you do need shelter these hubs are currently open: Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub, Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub, Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub, Walter Nash Centre (Taita), War Memorial Library Library.

Our teams are there to help, please don't hesitate to come in and talk to us.

Closures:

• Riverbank Carpark is now closed, move your vehicle immediately before 3pm.

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UPDATE 10.47am, 20/04

The Riverbank carpark is now closed ahead of further rain. Cars can still exit until 3pm. Please move your vehicle immediately. Riverbank monthly pass holders ONLY can park for free in HC3 parks.

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UPDATE: 9.30am, 20/04

We're expecting another major rain event in the region, starting this afternoon and lasting 30-36 hours.

We don't know the exact timing and intensity, but the experience in Wellington this morning is an indicator of what we might expect. This will likely involve intense rain, further surface flooding and the possibility of slips. We're advising people to avoid unnecessary travel and stay home if you can,  particularly from this afternoon.

Hutt City Council's Emergency Operations Centre is now operating and we will have updates here throughout this event.

Please stay safe and look out for each other.

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVICE

Immediate Actions:

• Stay vigilant through high tide (7:02am & 7:23pm)
• Avoid non-essential travel
• Treat all power lines as live - stay clear and report immediately
• Do not drive through flood water
• Watch for landslip warning signs
• Call 111 for emergencies

Ongoing Vigilance:

• Ground remains unstable - risk of landslips continues
• Check hillside areas regularly if nearby
• Do not stand below unstable slopes
• Report slips affecting roads/public areas to Council

Warning signs of a landslide can include:

• Small slips, rock falls and subsidence at the bottom of slopes
• Sticking doors and window frames
• Gaps where frames are not fitting properly
• Outside fixtures such as steps, decks, and verandas moving or tilting away from the rest of the house
• New cracks or bulges on the ground, road, footpath, retaining walls and other hard surfaces
• Tilting trees, retaining walls or fences

Further information on landslides is available here:

Landslides (Earth Sciences New Zealand)

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Emergencies: 111
• Power outages/downed lines: Your electricity provider
• Wellington Electricity: https://www.welectricity.co.nz/outages
• Metlink: https://www.metlink.org.nz

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UPDATE: 1:30pm, 19/04

🗑️ RUBBISH COLLECTION UPDATE 🗑️

We've had a number of queries about clean up and rubbish collection.

There are no free landfill fees for this event.

Our contractors will be collecting silt from streets over the coming days, but
they are unable to collect from private properties.

If you're able to, please clear silt from your property and place it on your berm or just outside your property boundary so it's ready for collection.

Household waste can be managed through your usual kerbside collection as normal, and
the landfill is open as normal for any other storm related waste.

Thanks for your understanding and for doing what you can to help with the clean-up.

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UPDATE: 12:32, 19/04

• Further heavy showers are expected this afternoon
• The thunderstorms have passed and the thunderstorm warning has lifted

🚫ROAD CLOSURES 🚫

• Both lanes of Tawhai Street are now open. Some cones are still in place due to the damaged water asset.

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UPDATE: 10:15, 19/04

We know many people across Lower Hutt are dealing with flooding impacts and debris.

WEATHER

* Conditions have eased across the city - some rain is still to come overnight.

* MetService has issued an Orange Rain Warning from Monday 20 April, 11:00am to 6:00pm Tuesday.

* We'll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if needed.

COUNCIL CLEAN UP

* Our contractors are out today supporting clean-up efforts, with a focus on the hardest hit areas in Stokes Valley.

* Damage across the city will be prioritised for clean up over the coming days.

* Please contact Hutt City Council (phone or through https://my.huttcity.govt.nz/) to report damage.

WELFARE SUPPORT

Community hubs are open today for anyone affected:

* Walter Nash Centre, Taitā (until 9.30pm)

* Petone Community Hub (until 5pm)

If your home has been flooded or damaged, you can visit a hub to:

* Let us know what support you need

* Shower or charge devices

* Be connected to services and support

Our teams are there to help, please don't hesitate to come in and talk to us.

PRIVATE PROPERTY CLEAN UP

Debris on private property is the responsibility of the property owner, including:

* Fallen trees and branches

* Flood-damaged items

* Garden waste and smaller debris

Please take care: Flood water may contain contamination. If safe to do so, residents are encouraged to begin clean up.

INSURANCE

Contact your insurer as soon as possible for advice and next steps.

WHO TO CONTACT

* Immediate danger &rarr 111

* Power lines/outages &rarr Wellington Electricity

* Wastewater issues &rarr Wellington Water

* Roads, footpaths, public spaces or streetlights &rarr Hutt City Council

Please continue to check in on your neighbours and whānau, especially those who may need extra support.

We know this has been a tough 24 hours for many in our community, thank you for looking out for each other.

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LAST UPDATE FOR THE NIGHT 9:50PM, 18/04

Before we wrap up for the night, a big thank you to everyone for prioritising safety and supporting their neighbours today.

We're still under an Orange Watch until 1am, but the rain has eased. Rain is expected to stick around over the next three days so please take care. Here are a last few notes.

Walter Nash is closing at 10pm.

For support contact:

* Immediate danger: call 111

* Power lines/outages: Wellington Electricity

* Wastewater issues: Wellington Water

* Roads, footpaths, public spaces, or streetlights: Hutt City Council on 0800 488 824

Crews will be out tomorrow cleaning up from the weather event.

Again, if you see rising floodwater, move to higher ground immediately - don't wait for official warning.

Take care Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt - we'll see you in the morning with our next update.

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UPDATE 7PM, 18/04

🚧 Tawhai St in Stokes Valley is down to one lane with STOP/GO in place while crews work on fixing damage to the road. Please drive carefully through this area.

We are continuing to monitor the situation across the city with crews out and about in the community, including in Stokes Valley.

Heavy rain is expected until 9pm and we are expecting this to impact both the Waiwhetu Stream, Hutt River and Wainuiomata Black Creek.

Please stay ready for the possibility you'll need to leave. More information to support whānau to get ready: https://getready.govt.nz/

If you see rising floodwater, move to higher ground immediately - don't wait for official warning.

Who to contact

* Immediate danger: call 111

* Power lines/outages: Wellington Electricity

* Wastewater issues: Wellington Water

* Roads, footpaths, public spaces, or streetlights: Hutt City Council on 0800 488 824

Please take care, stay informed, and look out for your neighbours.

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UPDATE 4:16pm, 18/04

HEAVY RAIN WARNING (ORANGE) - TARARUA RANGE, KAPITI AND ALL OF WELLINGTON (INCLUDING HUTT VALLEY)

We're expecting another band of intense rain within the next few hours until 8pm.

Due to earlier rain, please avoid all non-essential travel.

A reminder that if you see rising floodwater, move to higher ground immediately - don't wait for official warning.

RIVERBANK CARPARK

The riverbank carpark has been closed. Any cars still in the car park have been moved to Daly St.

ROAD CLOSURES

All roads except SH58 are now open.

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UPDATE: 2.33pm, 18/04

• We're expecting another band of heavy rain from 2pm and more at 8pm. We are expecting this to impact both the Waiwhetu Stream and Hutt River and Wainuiomata Black Creek.
• Please get ready for the possibility you'll need to leave.
• If you see rising floodwater, move to higher ground immediately - don't wait for official warning.
• We encourage you to head to friends and family first, but if you do need shelter our hubs are open until 5pm
• After 5pm, head to Walter Nash Stadium in Taine St, Taitā
• Our teams will be able to assess your needs and provide further support there
• Don't leave it too late - if you don't feel safe, please leave
• If you're in immediate danger: call 111
• Please check on your neighbours if safe to do so
• The Riverbank Carpark is now closed

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UPDATE: 12:34pm, 18/04

WEATHER UPDATE

* The next band of heavy rain is expected at 2pm and more at 8pm. We are expecting this to impact Black Creek, Waiwhetu Stream and Hutt River.

* We recommend avoiding travel during this time period.

* A heavy rain watch is in place until 2am Sunday, with a serve thunderstorm watch now until 1pm Saturday.

OTHER UPDATES

* Access to Stokes Valley is now open via Eastern Hutt Road, please drive safe and avoid any floodwater

* A police unit is investigating a potential slip before the Silverstream Turn off, please avoid the area

* Riverbank carpark will close from 1:30pm for the night - we'll re-assess again tomorrow

* Our neighbourhood hubs are open across the city if people need shelter

RESPONSE

* We currently have teams monitoring the weather situation and are providing support where needed.

* Wellington Water have contractors out clearing drains and sumps.

STAY SAFE

* Remember to stay safe around waterways and be vigilant near rivers and streams.

* If you see rising floodwater, move to higher ground immediately &mdash don't wait for an official warning.

* If you encounter a landslip, please follow the directions here: hutt.city/landslips

Who to contact

* Immediate danger: call 111

* Power lines/outages: Wellington Electricity

* Wastewater issues: Wellington Water

* Roads, footpaths, public spaces, or streetlights: Hutt City Council on 0800 488 824

Please take care, stay informed, and look out for your neighbours.

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Update: 9:40am, 18/04

We are seeing reports of significant flooding in parts of Stokes Valley.

Our neighbourhood hubs are open across the city if people need shelter.

We have crews out monitoring the impacts and supporting the response where needed.

Stay safe around waterways

* Be vigilant near rivers and streams

* If you see rising floodwater, move to higher ground immediately &mdash don't wait for an official warning

Who to contact

* Immediate danger: call 111

* Power lines/outages: Wellington Electricity

* Wastewater issues: Wellington Water

* Roads, footpaths, public spaces, or streetlights: Hutt City Council

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Update: 9:30am, 18 April 26

A second severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for our area until 9:30am, along with a heavy rain watch until 2:00am tomorrow morning in the Tararuas.

We have started to see some surface flooding across the city, including in Stokes Valley and Naenae

STAY SAFE:

Be careful walking, cycling or driving - there could be surface flooding, debris, fallen trees, powerlines, or damaged infrastructure.

Secure loose items around your property to prevent damage, and clear nearby sumps and gutters to prevent flooding.

Stay out of the water for 2-3 days after heavy rain, as recommended by LAWA.

If you encounter a landslip, please follow the directions here: hutt.city/landslips

If there is an immediate threat to life or property, call 111

Keep an eye on the weather and visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest updates.