South Australia's emergency crews and volunteers have responded to more than 2000 calls for help since the severe storms started lashing the state last week.
State Emergency Service volunteers, supported by metropolitan and country fire crews, have been dealing with everything from flooded homes and fallen trees to drivers trapped in raging floodwaters since the wild weather started on Wednesday.
SES chief officer Chris Beattie said this figure of 2000 does not include calls to police so the total number of emergency responses is in fact even higher.
"We've seen significant storm damage and flooding," he told reporters in Adelaide on Monday.
"It's a very heavy effort from all agencies in response to this emergency."
Strike teams of volunteers from Western Australia and Victoria have also assisted in the relief efforts in SA.
Country Fire Service assistant chief officer Rob Sandford said CFS volunteers had put a lot of effort into sandbagging and diverting floodwaters away from homes.
But one of the most important parts of their role has been simply to be there to reassure the community during a tough time.
""Whatever the community's needing, our people will try their very best to provide that support," Mr Sandford said.
Mr Beattie said too many call outs had been for drivers who had attempted to take on floodwaters despite warnings against doing so.
"One of our great frustrations has been the behaviour of drivers who tackle flooded roads and bridges," he said.
But he said drivers seem to have finally heeded the message, with no floodwater rescues needed on Monday.
As more rain is predicted on Monday night, Mr Beattie urged those returning to Adelaide from long weekend trips to get home safely.
"We've seen some horrific accidents over the last 24 hours," he said, referring to a fatal crash in Stockwell on Sunday afternoon.
"I want to encourage everyone to drive to the conditions and be patient with one another."
