Reports of up to 110 millimetres fell across the region over the weekend period, bringing with it flooding unlike anyone had seen in over 25 years.

As dams overflowed, water spilt on roadways causing havoc for motorists caught in the deluge, paddocks became lakes and residents happily reported Houlaghan’s Creek flowing into the Murrumbidgee River for the first time they could remember.

While the rain was welcomed, motorists were caught out trying to make their way through the shire around a number of closed roads due to flooding.

Two cars had to be pulled from a section of the Harefield Road by the Junee State Emergency Service (SES) on Sunday after drivers misjudged the depth of the water covering the road. The occupants had to jump on top of their vehicles to avoid being stranded inside.

Despite the two incidents coupled with significant loss of farm fencing and debris, the Junee township remained relatively unscathed by the floods.

It was the south-west corner of the shire that copped a battering with many of the roads now in need of repair and cleaning up, according to Junee Shire Council’s manager of engineering services Colin Macaulay.

“There was flooding which was beautiful to see, but add the damage to the roads to the figure, including damage to causeways and general clean up, will be between $50,000 to $100,000.”

Adding a further $20,000 to the total just yesterday when more damaged roads were located, Mr Macaulay said at this stage council were still getting a handle on the full extent of the damage.

While Wagga was listed as a natural disaster area, Junee council is still unsure if they will be able to apply to assistance funding.

“We will be making inquires into that. We will talk to whomever we need to to see if we can be assisted.”

Mr Macaulay said council will be looking into the matter today.

Despite the amount of damage done to roads and property dams and lines, the benefit in the long-term from the rain will far outweigh the damage bill.

Farmer Ian Goode, who received around 130mm on the weekend, with 107mm falling within a 24-hour period, said the fall was “amazing” to watch with many farmers now in good spirits.

“Everyone seems quiet happy despite having fences knocked down. With so much moisture everyone is delighted.”

The rain has no doubt given farmers not only a boost in dam and soil water levels, but also in confidence.