New Zealand
Most tropical cyclones which pass near New Zealand are in extratropical transition (ET), which can enhance their heavy rainfall threat.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in New Zealand |
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Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref | ||
Rank | mm | in | |||
1 | 900 | 35.43 | Bola 1988 | ||
2 | 425 | 16.73 | Fergus 1996 | Thames — Coromandel district | |
3 | 280 | 11.00 | Wilma 2011 | ||
4 | 147 | 5.79 | Wati 2006 | Kaikohe |
Read more about this topic: List Of Wettest Tropical Cyclones By Country
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