Flood Warnings in southeast Australia

Continuos rainfall in Australia measured a total of about 8 inches. This is reportedly more rainfall than the average amount for the month of December. Flood warnings spread throughout the city of Victoria along with evacuation warnings. Several rivers peaked at major flood levels and communities were alerted. Roads in northeast Victoria were flooded, people were told avoid flooded streets. The first two days of December accumulated more rain than the average for the whole month of December. Such rain could result in storm force winds along the ocean, widespread rain, and rough seas.
https://www.theguardian.com/weather/2017/dec/03/flood-warnings-downgraded-after-record-rain-in-south-east-australia