PHOTOS: Overnight flood rescues in Illawarra

Updated March 25 2014 - 9:54am, first published March 24 2014 - 4:14pm
Kiama SES posted a photo on Facebook of work being carried out to remove a tree blocking Jamberoo Mountain Road.
Kiama SES posted a photo on Facebook of work being carried out to remove a tree blocking Jamberoo Mountain Road.
The occupants of this SUV became stranded on the corner of Boundary and Shellharbour roads at Windang. Picture: ANDY ZAKELI
The occupants of this SUV became stranded on the corner of Boundary and Shellharbour roads at Windang. Picture: ANDY ZAKELI
Vehicles travel along the flooded roadway of Cowper Street near Port Kembla Beach on Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for flash flooding in the Illawarra. Picture: ANDY ZAKELI
Vehicles travel along the flooded roadway of Cowper Street near Port Kembla Beach on Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for flash flooding in the Illawarra. Picture: ANDY ZAKELI
Commuters face a squeeze at Waterfall train station, waiting for buses that replace trains.
Commuters face a squeeze at Waterfall train station, waiting for buses that replace trains.
A motorist negotiates the flash flooding in Montague Street. Picture: GREG TOTMAN
A motorist negotiates the flash flooding in Montague Street. Picture: GREG TOTMAN
Rain tumbles down in Corrimal Street, Wollongong. Picture: KIRK GILMOUR
Rain tumbles down in Corrimal Street, Wollongong. Picture: KIRK GILMOUR
John Pink armed himself with an umbrella to cycle along the bike track at North Wollongong. Picture: KIRK GILMOUR
John Pink armed himself with an umbrella to cycle along the bike track at North Wollongong. Picture: KIRK GILMOUR
Pedestrians run for cover in Crown Street, Wollongong, as a deluge hits. Picture: KIRK GILMOUR
Pedestrians run for cover in Crown Street, Wollongong, as a deluge hits. Picture: KIRK GILMOUR

The State Emergency Service undertook at least 15 flood rescues in the Illawarra on Monday night as heavy rain swept through the region, causing flash flooding. 

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