Tornado Damages Homes in waitara, New Zealand

A powerful tornado swept through the waitara neighborhood in New Zealand during the late hours of June 27, 2025, causing important damage to eleven residences. The severe weather event,accompanied by intense rainfall,has prompted a coordinated response from local authorities and emergency services.

Storm Details and Impact

MetService New zealand reported sustained wind gusts reaching approximately 130 kilometers per hour (81 mph) in the Taranaki region, coinciding wiht heavy downpours that delivered 20 to 30 millimeters (0.8 to 1.2 inches) of rain per hour. MetService provides complete weather information for New Zealand.

The murrihy family – Sebastian and Jessica,along with their three children aged three,six,and eight – experienced the tornado firsthand when it struck their home around midnight. Initial assessments indicate widespread structural damage to properties