Watch: Roxburgh road inundated with muddy water and silt after Otago deluge

November 27, 2017

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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