Sydney wild weather: Family trapped, crops and property destroyed by flood waters in Llandilo

A SYDNEY family has described the frightening moment they realised floodwaters had trapped them on the second storey of their home.

A house in Llandilo, next to South Creek, has been completely inundated as cars are almost covered. Picture: Avineet Sen

A FAMILY in western Sydney was trapped by rising waters early this morning as flood levels across the state continued to rise after the east coast low-pressure system.

The Sen family told the Penrith Press they woke up about midnight to their Llandilo house being breached by the floodwaters around South Creek.

Avineet Sen, 18, who lives upstairs, said he woke up hearing “loud noises and bubbling”.

“I went downstairs and was shocked to see the water then ran back up and told my parents,” he said. “We started to panic and realised there’s no going in or out.”

A house in Llandilo, next to South Creek has been completely inundated as cars are almost covered. Picture: Avineet Sen

The floodwaters caught them by surprise. It was only about 9pm when police closed off the bridge on Eighth Ave.

Most locals know the water usually only rises to about the level of the bridge.

Many were surprised to see how much it has risen in the past 12 hours.

Mr Sen’s mother, Vinita, said their cars and a lot of personal items were gone.

“All our cars have gone underwater and water is up to our knees,” she said.

The fast rising river caught locals by surprise. Picture: David Wu

A market gardener assesses the damage. Picture: David Wu

This morning, the family of four has been moving everything to higher ground.

Oldest son Umeet, 22, who is on holidays interstate, said he felt hopeless after being told of the situation by his younger brother.

“I still can’t believe it, how high it rose,” he said.

“I just hope they are safe.”

He is rushing back home today.

Crops floating down South Creek. Picture: David Wu

The floodwater continues to rise slowly. The family are huddled on the second floor of the house and are under no immediate danger.

A number of roads in western Sydney remain flooded and have been closed. These include:

● Kingsway at St Marys

● St Marys Rd, Shanes Park

● Northern Rd and Richmond Rd

● Corner of Eighth Ave and Third Ave, Llandilo

● Agnes Banks, Springwood Rd between Yarramundi Bridge and Castlereagh St

The State Emergency Service has been flooded with at least 9000 calls for help overnight across the state. They’re hoping to work through them today.

South Creek has flooded trapping residents in their homes. Picture: Google maps

Water is across many roads and drivers are urged to take extra care as the SES has rescued at least 270 people from floodwaters in the past 24 hours.

SES spokesman Andrew Richards said motorists should look for alternative routes and if it’s flooded — forget it. Trees also came down last night.

He added that east coast lows were a recurring event.

“The difference between this one and the last one around this time last year is it was so widespread, from the Queensland to Victorian border,” he said.

Commuters are advised to check public transport timetables as they could be affected. Authorities are advising to stay home if you do not need to go out. If you need to, take extra care on the roads as water is across many streets.

The system has moved down south between Jarvis Bay and the Victorian border.

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Farm beds with crops have been destroyed. Picture: David Wu