Several SES rescues in the region last night as road conditions worsen

NSW SES South Eastern Zone Commander Colin Malone said the group had to respond to eight different rescue callouts starting from midnight last night.

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"We did have a couple of rescues on Albatross Road, a lot were in the early morning between 1:00am and 3:30am," he said.

"Luckily all have been completed and everyone is safe."

Malone noted that the rescues were across a pretty wide area, showcasing how quickly widespread the flooding has begun.

"We had a couple at Warrawong and also a couple at Quinns Lane in South Nowra, a number in Woonona and also Falls Creek," Malone said.

"Luckily the crews have been fantastic and responded really quickly to every callout we've had."

As of right now, most rescues have successfully been completed, with just a single one at Jerrawangala still running, where ten horses are currently being rescued.

Malone admitted that the SES are a "little disappointed" about people's decisions to continue to drive through affected areas.

"We are a little disappointed that with all the warnings and all the advice that we've put out there, that we are still seeing people continue to drive into those floodwaters and require rescuing," he said.

"They're putting their own lives at risk and putting the lives of the rescuers at risk."

"More importantly, we aren't an infinite resource. It means these workers aren't available to go do others jobs and help other members of the community."

Malone urges people to make smart choices and to work from home if possible.

"Right now, it's safer to stay indoors and not take that risk," he said.

"We'll just need to keep a close eye on things and I urge the community to continue to listen out for our advice," he said.

"Let's all make smart choices and not become just another statistic."