A big slip has blocked a rural Hawke's Bay road near Eskdale.
Hawke's Bay Today photographers came across the scene on Hedgeley Road, near State Highway 5 just after midday.
Rain has largely eased in the twin cities of Napier and Hastings but about 60mm more rain is forecast to wash over Hawke's Bay, making way for a clearer outlook on Thursday.
Continuing rain meant a busy night for HBRC Works Group staff, clearing weed and build-up from pumping station filters and drains.
However, there have been no issues with the region's river control and drainage assets.
Local council staff have also been busy clearing stormwater sumps and managing pumping stations.
HBRC are regularly advising Hawke's Bay Civil Defence and Emergency Management, whose staff continue to monitor the rainfall and its effects.
Hawke's Bay CDEM Group Controller Ian Macdonald is "comfortable" with the current situation.