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Discussed in the following Daily reports:

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1. Impact

In the end of May, Canterbury in New Zeeland was hit by severe rainfall resulting in flooding.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/weather-what-caused-the-canterbury-flood-three-questions-answered/BY2TK23FSO4LON5ZCMBJFSRKFQ/


2. Description of the event

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3.2 HRES

The plots below show observations and HRES forecasts of 72-hour precipitation valid 29-31 May, from different initial dates.

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3.3 ENS


The plots below show EFI for 3-day precipitation valid 29-31 May, from different initial times.


The plots below show EFI for 3-day mean integrated water vapor flux (atmospheric river) valid 29-31 May, from different initial times.

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The plot below shows the evolution of the 3-day precipitation starting on 29 May, in the box outlined in the plots above. The plot includes HRES (red dot), ENS control (purple dot), ENS distribution (blue box-and-whisker) and model climate (red box-and-whisker). The ensemble median was constantly above the 99th percentile of the model climate in forecasts initialised from from 24 May 12UTC and onwards.

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3.4 Monthly forecasts

The plots below shows the weekly anomaly of precipitation for the week 24-30 May. Note that the event happened in the end of the week, and the first plot below was issued almost one week before the event.

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3.5 Comparison with other centres


3.6 Glofas flood forecasts

The plots below show hydrographs for a point near Christchurch.

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4. Experience from general performance/other cases

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