Flood alerts in place following Milford Haven flooding

Credit: Dyfed Powys Police

Four flood alerts are in place in South West Wales following flooding in Milford Haven.

Emergency services are dealing with flooding at the Lower Priory area of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.

Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Pembrokeshire County Council and Natural Resources Wales are working together to reduce water levels.

The Priory Inn pub and one other property have been affected but police say there is no threat to life.

The water is being pumped pump into Milford Haven Docks.

Road closures are in place at Lower Priory Road and the lane between Liddeston and Lower Priory Road. Traffic management is also in place on the Haven Head Bridge.

Members of the public have been urged to avoid the area while emergency services carry out their work.

It comes as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Friday with a warning for heavy rain and wind in place until midnight.

The Met Office said gusts of up to 50mph are expected.

Four flood warnings are in place:

  • River Western Cleddau at Quayside and Riverside Arcade, Haverfordwest

  • River Solva at Middle Hill, Solva

  • Merlins Brook, Haverfordwest

  • River Solva, Solva

There are also 10 flood alerts in place in South Wales.