A meteorologist expects rain to ease in the Southern Highlands on Monday.
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Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Stephen Stefanac said he expected steady rainfall for the Southern Highlands in the next 24 hours.
"Bowral and Moss Vale is continuing to experience steady rainfall," Mr Stefanac said.
"I expect that to continue but I won't completely rule something heavier.
"The wind conditions will be confined to the coastal parts [of NSW].
"It will be windy tonight [in the Southern Highlands] but below the severe threshold."
Mr Stefanac said the biggest risk of rain was east of Robertson.
"Slighter risk of heavy rainfall and a slight risk of flooding," he said.
"The biggest risk for flash flooding is in the Wollongong area."
Robertson recorded 44mm of rain in the 24 hours up until 9am on Sunday.
Moss Vale recorded 39mm of rain, the Moss Vale automatic weather station received 26mm and High Range had 12mm of rain.
The wet weather has kept emergency services busy over the weekend.
A landslide closed Macquarie Pass on Saturday night.
Traffic crews and Rural Fire Service volunteers fixed the problem and re-opened the road.
Macquarie Pass was also closed briefly on Sunday morning due to dirt, debris and water run-off on the first hairpin bend.
Meanwhile Wingello Rural Fire Service and council workers also cleared a large tree on Murrimba Road on Saturday night.
The brigade cut up the tree and cleared the road to make it safer for motorists.
Emergency services were also called to a two-car crash at Welby, where crews worked for about an hour to clear the accident site.
Wingecarribee Shire Council has advised two current road closures due to flooding.
Residents are urged not to drive through floodwater under any circumstances.
Access to all properties on Oldbury Road is still available.
Council advises residents south west of Medway Rivulet can access their properties from Golden Vale Road, and residents north east of Medway Rivulet can access their homes from Illawarra Highway.
Tourist Road has also been closed due to flooding.
As of 6pm on Sunday night, the BoM hasn't issued any severe weather warnings for the Southern Highlands.
Visit the BoM website for the latest weather warnings for NSW.
In the event of wet and windy weather, the State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
- Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
- Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
- Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
- Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
- Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
- After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
