The Storm
9 – 14 April 2009
The complex synoptic pattern that brought The Storm to the region moved out to sea on Tuesday. It caused extensive flooding and damage to properties in low lying areas and left behind a big increase in major dam levels
The Storm filled MWS rain gauges with 162.8 mm of rain, bringing the month’s total to 421.8 mm. and well above the 117 year average of 180 mm.