More than 20mm of rain drenched Tauranga today(Monday).
Metservice recorded a whopping 15.8mm of rain between 8am and 10am, contributing to the wettest day of the month so far.
A total of 21.8mm fell this morning, according to Metservice.
More heavy rain was expected.
A severe weather watch was issued for the Bay of Plenty, warning of thunderstorms.