Severe storm warnings were lifted for the northern ACT and nearby Queanbeyan region on Saturday night as the record deluge expected never materialised.
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In the 48 hours prior to Saturday night, the Canberra region saw about 50mm of rain. While Sunday was unlikely to get much, if any rain, more was forecast for the rest of the week.
The ACT SES received 179 call outs between 5pm Friday and 6.30pm Saturday, with 24 jobs still outstanding on Sunday morning.
The NSW SES' Southern Highlands Division, which oversees the NSW region including Queanbeyan, received 61 calls for assistance, including 18 jobs in Queanbeyan.
They were mostly leaking roofs, minor flooding of garages and backyards, but there had been no major damage and no rescues.
Motorists across Canberra were slowed by localised flooding, as heavy downpours caused pooling across some roads and intersections.
ACT Policing attended three car crashes Saturday morning as traffic lights failed across the city, including the intersection of Gungahlin Drive and Belconnen Drive and the intersection of Gungahlin Drive and Belconnen Drive. No injuries were reported
The conditions meant a number of Canberra's weekend events were cancelled, but the Christmas city celebrations still went ahead.
Auctions in Canberra were hosted inside as the rain continued throughout most of Saturday.
The Commons street food festival was called off as well as junior cricket matches.
Rain was still expected on Sunday and the start of next week, with the Queanbeyan area expected to see slightly more than Canberra.
The Bureau of Meteorology said there was a 30 per cent chance of rain on Sunday, but it would only be light showers if they happened. There was a 90 per cent chance of rain on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and up to about 20mm each day. Monday's forecast includes the chance of thunderstorms.
Residents were advised to move vehicles under cover or away from trees, secure or put away loose items around their house, yard and balcony and to keep at least eight metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
The ACTSES advised people not to climb onto roofs to remove leaf litter in the poor weather.
There were minor to moderate flood warnings for parts of the Murrumbidgee River outside of the ACT.
Meanwhile, the ACT Parks and Conservation Service reminded Canberrans humans weren't the only ones affected in heavy rainfall with a heartwarming video of a rescued wombat.
If you find distressed wildlife, report it to 13 22 81.
For help in floods or storms call the ACT State Emergency Service on 132 500. In a life threatening emergency call 000.
