 Flooded homes | |
| Date | 26 January 1984 |
|---|---|
| Location | Southland Region, New Zealand |
In late January 1984, the Southland and Fiordland regions of New Zealand's South Island experienced a strong northwesterly front and moist conditions, which led to heavy rainfall and flooding between 26 and 27 January.[1] Several urban centres and towns in Southland including Invercargill, Riverton, Bluff, Otautau and Tuatapere experienced significant flooding.[2][3][4] In response, the Mayor of Invercargill and Civil Defence authorities declared local states of emergency in Invercargill and much of Southland.[4][1] The 1984 Southland floods caused significant damage to local housing, farms, infrastructure, and property, with insurance claims amounting to between $45.8 million and $55 million ($162 million and $194 million, adjusted for inflation).[1][3]
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