Levin Tornado Event - Update #1

Published on May 20, 2022

Levin was hit by a Tornado at approximately 6.30am this morning, causing havoc, taking down trees, impacting power lines and taking off roofs.  Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) urges people to stay home unless travel is critical.

Streets currently closed:

• Oxford Street
• Cambridge Street (from Liverpool Street to Bath Street)
• Tawa Street
• Wilton Street
• Gladstone Road
• Mako Mako Road.

We are advising that the following schools close while we assess the damage:

• St Joseph's School
• Learning Adventures
• Levin School
• Horowhenua College
• Levin Intermediate School.

Facilities currently closed:

• Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō

The CDEM Incident Management Team has been called into to assist emergency services throughout Levin.  Police, Fire and Emergency, St Johns, Contractors and Arborists have all been activated to assist.  We will keep you updated as we know more.