State Highway 7 reopens after flooding on West Coast

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jul 24, 2026 9:59 am |
Contractors were on site in Dobson clearing slips and assessing damage to railway lines following significant rockfalls.
Contractors were on site in Dobson clearing slips and assessing damage to railway lines following significant rockfalls.

State Highway 7 between Greymouth and Stillwater has reopened after being closed in the early hours of Wednesday due to flooding.

Grey District Council

Credit: Grey District Council

Motorists are being urged to continue taking extra care, with authorities warning hazards may still be present in the area.

West Coast Fire and Emergency crews responded to 13 callouts involving flooded properties across the Grey District during the morning.

Credit: Grey District Council

A Grey District Council spokesman said the flooding appeared to be part of a widespread weather event affecting the district.

MetService recorded 54mm of rain in just six hours, contributing to flooding across the region.

A local contractor told Chris Lynch Media there were several slips at Dobson.

Credit: Grey District Council

Drivers are advised to check road conditions before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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