SH99 is now closed between Lorneville and Wallacetown.

SH1 from Gore to Mataura remains closed, with a detour via SH96 Glencoe highway/Waimumu Road/Charlton Road for both light and heavy vehicles.

SH6 from Parawa to Kingston remains closed with no detour available.

SouthRoads also advise that SH6 at the Makarewa River may also need to close.

Motorists should also drive with caution because of surface flooding on all Southland roads, and especially on the following roads:

• SH94 between Riversdale to Gore
• SH96 at Hedgehope 
• SH99 near Wallacetown.