New Zealand’s North Island Floods 2026 4 Emergencies, 1 Missing Driver, Towns Cut Off in 24 Hours

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New Zealand’s North Island is under Red Heavy Rain warnings in January 2026, with four local states of emergency declared and a car swept away on the Mahurangi River near Warkworth. This video explains how a slow-moving tropical low and a powerful northeasterly flow have drenched Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne with up to 350 mm of rain. We break down the timeline from the missing driver in Warkworth to Whitianga being cut off by flooded State Highway 25, dozens of evacuations, marae opening as shelters and roads, power and water systems under pressure.

In this report you will see a clear overview of New Zealand’s North Island floods in January 2026, what MetService and Civil Defence are warning, which districts are under emergency, and why this storm is described as a “threat to life” event for already saturated communities. The video is designed to help you quickly understand where the heaviest rain is falling, who is being asked to evacuate and how long the danger could last.

If this update helps you stay informed about the New Zealand floods 2026, please like the video, share it with friends or family in Northland, Coromandel or Bay of Plenty, and subscribe to the channel so you do not miss the next severe weather alert. Let us know in the comments: if a Red Heavy Rain “threat to life” warning appeared on your phone tonight, what would be the first thing you do to keep your household safe?

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