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flag Flash floods from 18.1mm rain in two hours damaged 20+ Waipukurau businesses on Feb 9, 2026.

flag Torrential rain caused sudden flash flooding on February 9, 2026, in Waipukurau’s Ruataniwha Street, damaging at least 20 businesses despite swift community and emergency response. flag Mayor Will Foley called the downpour “uncanny,” noting 18.1mm of rain in two hours overwhelmed local drainage. flag Residents and staff moved inventory and cleaned storefronts, with some businesses still closed Tuesday. flag MetService warned of ongoing thunderstorm risks, prompting officials to review drainage infrastructure for future resilience.

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