Adelaide has seen 24 rainiest hours this year, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Key points:
- Strong winds and heavy rains wreaked havoc across the region
- Some cities have received up to 80 mm of rain
- The SES warns people to prepare for a wilder climate
A BOM spokesman said the city had received more than 46 millimeters overnight, with the town of Woodhouse in Adelaide Hills recording 80mm of rain and Ashton recording more than 70mm.
Strong winds also wreaked havoc, with gusts of 102 km / h felt in Noarlunga and more than 90 km / h in the Kuitpo forest.
The Burnside Village car park is being cleaned. (ABC News.)
Emergency services received more than 350 calls overnight.
In Burnside, the SES is trying to clean up the flooded car park.
There are currently 90 pending SES jobs as the wet weather continues.
Margaret Thomson spent the morning trying to retrieve items from a friend’s property in Linden Park that she is caring for.
Mrs. Thomson cleaning up at Linden Park. (ABC News: Patrick Martin)
“The rain has been torrential, it hasn’t stopped all night,” he said.
Margaret Thomson is cleaning up her friend’s Linden Park property. (ABC Adelaide: Patrick Martin)
“When I came to check, the water had completely flooded the yard.”
He said he had been trying to clean the water but that the drains were not big enough.
“I hope the SES arrives soon, I understand they are incredibly busy.
“Then I can make a sandbag and try to stop the flood.”
Wild wind damage
Despite not being affected by so much rain, the regional areas suffered strong gusty winds.
At Gladstone, the roof of the golf club exploded.
Gladstone Golf Club members say they are devastated to lose the roof of their club last night. (Provided by: Dennis Webster)
Treasurer Dennis Webster said they were cleaning up.
The roof of Gladstone Golf Club exploded overnight. (Provided by: Dennis Webster)
“We’re checking for damage inside,” he said.
“We’re trying to clean up what’s left, the SES is here trying to tie up the other half of the room.
“We don’t have a clubhouse now.”
Mr Webster said there were many trees in the city.
“It’s been very windy, but not so much rain,” he said.
SES official Brenton Clarke urged people to make sure their homes are safe, with wetter and windier conditions expected.
“It’s important for people to be vigilant to make sure properties are free of debris, drains and gutters are clean and that any area where there are loose items,” Clarke said.
“Some fences or roofs that do need repair, that people take care of.
Greenhill Road to flooded Adelaide. (ABC News: Patrick Martin)
“In particular, some tree felling events where you can actually see branches or trees that have fallen on the roads.
“Today, we expect more calls during these events and additional calls, as this rain persists throughout the day and over the next.”
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