Wild weather: Flooding hits South Island

The torrential rain that has been causing chaos in the West Coast since yesterday is forecast to continue for just a little while longer.

NZTA is monitoring SH6 Rocks Road on the Nelson waterfront. RNZ / Tracy Neal

Strong wind and rain has hit Nelson overnight and this morning. RNZ / Tracy Neal

Torrential rain has caused severe flooding at Rakaia Bridge. Facebook / Methven Noticeboard

Westland Mayor Bruce Smith posted a video of the flooding on Facebook yesterday. Facebook / Westland Mayor Bruce Smith

The highway from Hari Hari to Franz Josef has been closed due to flooding yesterday. Facebook / Westland Mayor Bruce Smith

Flooding on Arahura Valley Road yesterday. West Coast Civil Defence

Dark clouds enveloping at Nelson last night, as torrential rain made its way up West Coast.

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