HEAVY HAIL STORM
damage at waipawa. r ßy Telegraph, Per Press Association.] ' NAPIER, October 22. Central Hawke’s Bay, with Waipawa as the hub and most affected part, was visited this afternoon by the heaviest rain and hail storm experienced for many years. The visitation followed a spell of warm and dry weather, and was startling in its suddenness. Considerable damage was done to Waipawa business premises and residences through hail banking up and causing outlets to block and flood over. Dark clouds banked up during the afternoon, till suddenly, with a roll of thunder and vivid lightning flashes, the storm burst with terrific fury. The hail was as large as peas, and in an incredibly short time streets and open spaces were covered with a thick mantle of white. When the downpour was at its height it was impossible to see across the street. Heavy and steady rain followed. The districts to the south were affected less severely. Two miles north of Waipawa Borough the country was dust dry while Waipawa was being flooded. The country is badly in need of rain.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1929, Page 6
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182HEAVY HAIL STORM Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1929, Page 6
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