Flood Details - 1939-02-15 - 1939-02-15

Sources: The North Shore Leader 1939/02/24. Newcastle Area: It was reported that drizzle and light rain began to fall in the afternoon of February 15, and heavy rains began at about 6 p.m. as a thunderstorm passed through the area. Temperatures rose from near freezing to a maximum of 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit) during the night. Streets were flooded as a result of the rain and snowmelt. Later, temperatures dropped and streets became rough for travel "as the slush and ruts froze solid".

Rain and snowmelt.

The total rainfall was reported to be 11 millimetres (0.42 inches).

No estimates of damage were reported.