That was quite an experience, Glenda. Thank goodness you and the kids are safe and sound. At least your lawn has had a darned good watering ;) plus it looks like you may have experienced a little bit of history. * :)
Storm's severity even more unusual than first thought
12:45PM Friday March 30, 2007
The storm that flooded Northland this week is more rare than first thought - as much as a one-in-150-years event in some areas.
It was initially thought to have been a downpour that might be expected about once in every 50 years.
The storm was moving over Coromandel and Bay of Plenty this morning, but MetService said the worst of the weather was now over.
Leading climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger said today that based on statistical models, the intense rainfall in Northland was the kind of event that occurred only once in more than 100 years.
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