As roads were closed and sections flooded, some residents got the tools out to help.
One of those getting busy was Robinson St resident Pete Sparrow.
The Lookout Point resident was out in the rain shovelling leaves from a Lindsay St drain to prevent water buildup.
This was not the first time the area had been flooded, he said.
"We’ve had worse than this.
"I’ve seen a river running down the middle of this road."
The hill behind the homes in the area caused a lot of water to run out on to Robinson St and down Lindsay Rd, he said.
"It’s sort of manifesting itself out here."
He was not concerned about his own property being affected. He was being a good samaritan, he said.
He did not anticipate weather conditions worsening at the time.
"It seems to be easing off if anything."
Nearby suburbs also dealt with large amounts of water.
Water flowed down from a creek at Emerson St in Concord, causing puddles in properties and businesses, including the Concord Inn.
Concord Inn owner Jane Downing said it was devastating for the local communities.
"Especially South Dunedin who are also doing it tough."
The Concord/Burnside underpass was closed due to flooding.
A Leith St resident who the Otago Daily Times spoke to said they had been prepared for a potential evacuation.
"Me and the flatties were a little bit worried but we never got told to leave."
