Incredible footage has emerged of large tree being carried along a swollen waterway in Roxburgh, Central Otago yesterday.
Flash flooding has caused widespread disruption in the Central Otago town. (Source: Other)
The video, which was caught by Kelly Muir, shows a large tree being carried down Reservoir Creek.
Ms Muir told 1 NEWS she was passing through the town when she began filming.
Roxburgh is in mop-up mode after 40mm of rain in three hours yesterday. (Source: Other)
The tree, estimated to measure about 30 metres, is seen cracking against the underside of the bridge she was filming from.
The town remains isolated following yesterday's deluge , which saw 40mm of rain fall in three hours.
Power is also out to a number of residents.
Central Otago District Council Mayor Tim Cadogan says flooding and landslides have brought rocks through the town of Roxburgh. (Source: Other)
A massive downpour and thunderstorms have seen the Otago town of Roxburgh cut-off following landslips and flooding. (Source: Other)
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