More than half-a-metre (546mm) of rain fell in Glengarry during Cyclone Gabrielle.
That's according to Hawke's Bay Regional Council which is still verifying rain gauge data after many were knocked offline at the height of the storm.
Meanwhile, near Vanuatu, a second tropical cyclone - Kevin - is forecast to hit tonight, just one day after Cyclone Judy.
Climate scientist professor James Renwick spoke to Māni Dunlop.
