This list contains all major natural disasters in New Zealand in 2013 with detail report.
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September 2013
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September 2013
- September 22: Tornado in Maungatapu, New Zealand
Tornado in Maungatapu, New Zealand has damaged houses and downed several trees.
- August 20: White island volcano eruption sends ash Plume 4 km high
White island volcano eruption in New Zealand has send plume of steam and ash about four kilometers into the air.
- July 26: White Island volcano in New Zealand shows minor volcanic activity
White Island volcano in New Zealand has shown a minor volcanic activity, GNS Science said. - July 21: Severe quake magnitude 6.9 hits New Zealand
M 6.9 severe earthquake shakes New Zealand today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
- June 20: Wellington storm believed to be worst in 37 years!
Latest storm in Wellington region of New Zealand has been described as the worst storm in 37 years by a scientist of National Institute for Weather and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). - June 19: Tornado hits Waikato, New Zealand
A tornado touched down for 10 minutes in Waikato region of New Zealand. - June 16: Landslide near Motueka, New Zealand
Landslide near Motueka in the Tasman district of New Zealand has claimed life of an woman.
- May 25: Flooding in Auckland today
Strong winds, king tides and flooding are predicted to occur Saturday night and Sunday morning in Auckland. - May 21: Waterspouts off Auckland coast, New Zealand
Double waterspouts were spotted in the Manukau Harbour but didn't touch down on ground. - May 17: Moderate earthquake shakes Christchurch, New Zealand
M 4.2 moderate shallow earthquake shakes Christchurch, New Zealand today. - May 6: Earthquake in Wellington, NZ today
M 3.7 light earthquake shakes Wellington, New Zealand today. - May 6: 500 lightning strikes in New Zealand
MetService New Zealand has recorded more than 500 lightning strikes in Central New Zealand last night. - May 5: Flooding between Blenheim and Seddon, New Zealand
Flooding and slips reported at State Highway 1 between Blenheim and Seddon. - May 4: Flooding in Auckland today
Torrential rain has caused flash flooding in Auckland today, Television New Zealand mentions.
- April 1: Forest fire in Martinborough, New Zealand
Firefighters with the help of six helicopters are fighting a forest fire east of Martinborough, New Zealand.
- March 31: Tornado hits Hokitika, New Zealand
Tornado in Hokitika damaged at least five buildings, including the District Council building. - March 17: Auckland Earthquake
It is the biggest earthquake in Auckland since February 2007.
- January 10: Flooding in South Island, New Zealand
Heavy rainfall caused flooding and closed roads in the South Island of New Zealand.