The small Hawke's Bay settlement of Rissington has been slammed by torrential rain, causing the local river to rise alarmingly.
Resident Josh Pye has lived in the area for a decade, and told 1 NEWS he's never seen the river so high.
Senior Station Officer Mark McGill says the flooding in Rissington can't be fought back – and the forecast is for more rain. (Source: Other)
Two properties have already flooded, and Senior Station Officer Mark McGill said with more rain forecast, there was little they could do at this stage.
SHARE ME