2026年2月9日, 20小时中18.1毫米的暴雨造成20+ Waipukurau企业受损, Flash floods from 18.1mm rain in two hours damaged 20+ Waipukurau businesses on Feb 9, 2026.

2026年2月9日, 在Waipukurau的Ruataniwha街上, 暴雨造成暴洪爆发, 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. Will Foley市长将暴雨称为“意外”, 指出两小时内有18.1毫米雨淹没了当地排水系统。 Mayor Will Foley called the downpour “uncanny,” noting 18.1mm of rain in two hours overwhelmed local drainage. 居民和工作人员搬迁库存和清洁商店前台,有些企业星期二仍然关闭。 Residents and staff moved inventory and cleaned storefronts, with some businesses still closed Tuesday. MetService警告说,目前存在雷暴风险,促使官员审查排水基础设施,以便今后恢复能力。 MetService warned of ongoing thunderstorm risks, prompting officials to review drainage infrastructure for future resilience.