However, high rainfall totals over the east is not that common, as westerly winds tend to dry out as they flow over the ranges.

Over the last few days, a low over the eastern Bass Strait has been directing a flow of moist east-southeasterly winds towards the island, triggering widespread rain and showers over the region.

In the 24 hour totals up to 9 am this morning, Gray managed to pick up 107 mm of rain, St. Marys picked up 84 mm and Rosemount Flat 51 mm.

Over the last four days, St Marys has picked up 212 mm, their highest 4 day accumulation in three and a half years, Copping 201 mm, Orford 124 mm and Nugent 109 mm.

Maria Island has also picked up 99 mm in four days, their highest four day accumulation since records began in 2004.

For many in the east, declared drought-affected by the government back in 2007, the rains have been a blessing with more expected to fall up until late Wednesday when a high pressure system will clear skies over the island.