Wellington Flood : 20 Dec 1976 : Hutt Valley

Hutt Valley recorded up to 300 mm (30.0 cm) of rain in 24 hours with rain gauge sites recorded 150-175 mm (15.0-17.5 cm) of rain (which has an annual recurrence interval of over 100 years).
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A similar occurrence to this event in the Wellington region was on 26 December 1939.
This Video compiles Photographic Records from GW Flood Protection Folders:
Hutt Valley East Floods 1 - 1976
Hutt Valley West Flood 1 - 1976