As alerts came out telling residents to evacuate the thought he'd be okay, that his house was on high enough ground and he could stay put. "When it started seeping in the house i thought better of it, let's go. Dave Henderson thought his home was on high enough ground, but was soon in waist-deep water. Photo / George HeardHenderson is a long time Westport resident and was shocked at the horrendous weather. "I thought I'd seen it all, but nah... this is the worst I have ever seen," he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 17, 2021 20:03 UTC