The NZ Transport Agency is urging motorists to take care and drive to the conditions when travelling to and from the Coromandel today.

The NZTA has received reports of surface flooding and water caused by the heavy rains on state highways near Whitianga, Hikuai, Thames, Paeroa and Waihi this morning.

The NZ Transport Agency has received several reports of surface water and flooding on roads in and around the Coromandel today. Photo: File

In the north of the peninsula, flooding has been reported along State Highway 25 just north of the 309 Road turnoff and the agency asks motorists to either avoid or delay travelling through the area.

To the south near Hikuai, there are reports of surface flooding along Hikuai Settlement Road near the intersection with SH25 and the agency is asking motorists travelling south to drive with care.

Southbound motorists are also being asked to drive with care when travelling on SH25 near Totara, south of Thames, following reports of surface of water on the road.

Surface water is also present on Normandby Road/SH2 in Paeroa which is affecting eastbound traffic, while westbound traffic is also being affected by surface water on Seddon Ave/SH2 on the outskirts of Waihi.

The wild weather has also knocked over a power pole on Townsend Road near Hikutaia. Powerco contractors are at the scene and motorists are being urged to take care when driving through the area.

Civil Defence Waikato has also urged motorists to take care while driving in their own unique way:

For up-to-date traffic information visit the NZ Transport Agency's website at: www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic