MetService confirms orange weather warning was correct for South Island floods

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 6:09am

In this story Christopher Luxon, MetService

Severe weather caused widespread flooding and damage to roads, bridges, and farmland across Tasman, Nelson, and Marlborough. MetService stated the rain met the criteria for an orange heavy rain warning. Communities are now beginning large-scale clean-up efforts following the deluge.

How they headlined it

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1. The PressTue 1 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   MetService says orange weather warning for flood-hit areas was correct (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 1 Jul 2025, 6:09am

   'The damage is looking huge' - communities grapple with storm clean-up (opens in new tab)