WAGGA has experienced its wettest March day ever. The city received record March rainfall yesterday, with 27mm falling before 9am and the Bureau of Meteorology's website reporting another 97.2mm soaking the city by 9pm.Steady falls helped the total surge past the previous March daily record of 69.1mm, with 124.2mm - or about five inches - falling in total by last night.Many roads across the region were under water, with floods closing some roads and drivers urged to take things slowly in other areas.At Uranquinty, it was even possible to canoe down the main street, while paddocks near Junee were completely inundated.Sections of the Hume Highway at Tarcutta and Holbrook were closed, while there was also flooding on the Sturt Highway at Borambola and the Olympic Highway near Henty.The weekend started with perfect blue skies and warm temperatures on Saturday, in stark contrast to yesterday's downpour.Emergency services were kept busy throughout the day and were constantly called out to more incidents.A levee bank threatened to burst at Tatton and flood homes, with Rural Fire Service crews on hand ready to pump water out as quickly as possible. Wagga residents had a quick glimpse of sunshine mid-afternoon, but the sun did not last long and soon the sound of rain could be heard on the roof again.Flights were delayed leaving Wagga airport and train passengers had to be transported by bus from Junee to Wagga because of the horrific weather conditions.Crews were also called out to a high-voltage switch box at Anderson Oval on Glenfield Road, which was expected to become inundated with water. But while the rain was disruptive for traffic and weekend sport, it was not all bad news.The much-needed downpour was positive news for farmers, with Old Junee farmer Lance Drum saying on Friday there was "renewed confidence" among landowners.The city's drenching also gave Lake Albert a much-needed boost.Motorists and residents lined the lake to watch as floodwaters flowed in to top up the lake's level.