Topic: Flooding in Christchurch
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With its large network of waterways and rivers and swampy terrain, Christchurch has been prone to flooding since its inception. There have been floods in various parts of the city in almost every decade since written records began.
Significant floods occurred in 1868, 1886, 1887,1908, 1911, 1925, 1926, 1938, 1945, 1974, 1977, 1986, then following the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, and most recently in 2013 and 2014.
This topic draws together images of past and present floods.
Other resources
- Christchurch City Council and technical reports
- Historical photographs of Christchurch and Canterbury floods from Christchurch City Libraries digital collection.
- Books and reports held by Christchurch City Libraries
- Christchurch's flood hazard. from Te Ara, the online encyclopedia of New Zealand.
- Waitaha wai; waterways of Christchurch. ECAN & CCC, 2010
Sources
- Densem, John Christchurch chronology: a history of settlement, 2d ed. Environmental Policy and Planning Policy Unit, Christchurch City Council, 1990
