Two months after the flood, 45 Napier families still in temporary accommodation 14 Jan, 2021 08:17 PM 2 minutes to read Only four flood-displaced families have returned to their homes after the November deluge, while 45 households still remain in housing provided by Temporary Accommodation Service. Photo / File Only four flood-displaced families have returned to their homes after the November deluge, while 45 households still remain in housing provided by Temporary Accommodation Service. Photo / File Hawkes Bay Today By: Gianina Schwanecke About 45 families forced out of their homes after November flooding in Napier have started the new year in temporary accommodation. The November 9 flooding which saw 237mm of rain fall over about 12 hours saw 115 properties across the city deemed "not habitable" due to flood damage or large slips.