The storm on the New South Wales coast has unleashed an incredible natural phenomenon, with ferocious winds forcing the falls to move in the opposite direction.
Water flew over the cliffs of Royal National Park south of Sydney on Monday as wind gusts reached 39 km/h.
In a phenomenon known as inverted falls, photos show jets of white water being spewed into the air as the waves crash against the rocks below.
A similar movement of water was observed in the same place two years ago.
Water flew over the cliffs of Royal National Park south of Sydney on Monday as wind gusts reached 39 km/h
In a phenomenon known as inverted falls, photos show jets of white water being spewed into the air as the waves crash against the rocks below
Strong gusts of wind pushed water back up the cliffs in NSW
It comes after wild weather that has seen 148.6mm of rain in Sydney over the past four days.
Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said that brought the city’s total annual precipitation to 1,696 mm — “the wettest year on record since 1859.”
“This year’s cumulative rainfall through July 4 is 127mm higher than the previous record of 1569mm set in 1890,” he tweeted.
Meanwhile, the Bureau of Meteorology is investigating whether a tornado or waterspout caused extensive damage south of Sydney on Sunday morning.
Around 40 homes in Bellambi and Corrimal in the Illawarra region were hit by destructive winds on Sunday morning.
The ferocious weather left a trail of destruction in its wake, ripping off the roof of an apartment block while an air trampoline was hurled into power lines from a backyard.
Rough seas can be seen below the cliffs in the Royal National Park on Monday
A landslide was also reported in Berkeley, leaving streets littered with uprooted trees, mud and debris.
The FBI is investigating what caused the severe damage and hasn’t ruled out a waterspout or tornado forming over water.
A total of 71 evacuation orders were issued for NSW residents following a night of heavy rain.
More than 32,000 people across the state had already been ordered to evacuate their homes, while another 6,000 were told to be on the alert and ready to go.
Heavy flooding is expected to continue in eastern NSW this week only
SES responded to more than 400 calls for assistance overnight and carried out around 120 flood rescues, with that number expected to rise (pictured, flooded road in Camden, South West Sydney).
The driver, who was rescued from his car that was trapped in the flood waters, was rescued by SES workers in Windsor, northwest of Sydney
North Richmond saw major flooding, with river levels exceeding those recorded in March (15.92 metres), with further rises possible, and major concerns about escalating water levels in the Sydney Basin, Hawkesbury Nepean and Georges River.
Camden is among the worst-hit places as the town has been under water for the fourth time this year, while parts of Lansvale, Chipping Norton and Moorebank have also been submerged.
The state emergency service has responded to 3,500 calls for help since the weekend, with 400 emergency calls made overnight, and conducted about 120 flood rescues, with that number expected to rise.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned rains are expected to fall along the coast for the remainder of the week, with more downpours to come in winter and possibly spring.
The state emergency service has responded to 3,500 calls for help since the weekend, with 400 emergency calls made overnight, and conducted about 120 flood rescues, with that number expected to rise