Streets flooded, cars submerged and homes without power as Storm Henk batters parts of Wales

Flooding at Newbridge Fields in Bridgend. Video Credit: Robert Harris


A danger to life flood warning has been issued near the River Ritec in Tenby as Storm Henk continues to batter Wales.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued a severe flood warning near Kiln Park caravan site.

18 flood warnings are in place across Wales, including the River Ely at Peterston Super Ely, the River Cadoxton at Dinas Powys, the River Hydfron and Llanddowror.

South Pembrokeshire, Lower Towy and the River Dee at Bangor on Dee are among the 44 on alert. You can see the full list here.

A Pembrokeshire council spokesman said: "Motorists, cyclists and walkers are urged to take care of the county’s roads and path infrastructure. In some cases, people are putting themselves at risk by ignoring closure and warning signage, with vehicles becoming stranded by trying to travel along Gumfreston Road – despite warnings it is flooded.

"A severe flood warning has been issued by Natural Resources Wales for the River Ritec".

Motorists are being urged to use caution when travelling due to strong winds and surface water. Credit: Traffic Wales

The spokesman added: "The Gumfreston Road has been closed between Gumfreston and Tenby as the water levels covering it continue to rise.

"The flood warning for the river is becoming as high as we saw during Storm Ciaran and there have been numerous flood alerts over the last few days. There are also flood warnings for Solva."

Newbridge Fields under water in Bridgend Credit: Gary Davies-Knight

The M48 Bridge is being closed in both directions with drivers being advised to use the M4 Prince of Wales as a diversion.

In some areas, roads have turned into rivers and look more like ponds with some motorists becoming stranded and cars submerged.

Newbridge Fields in Bridgend Credit: Gary Davies-Knight

Dozens of homes are water-logged with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service dealing with several incidents, and around 300 properties are without power.

Since 7:30 this morning, Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service and South Wales Fire & Rescue Service dealt with 91 flooding related incidents.

They've also received calls for fallen trees and TV aerials in precarious positions over public highways due to the Storm.

They say several crews are still pumping out water in the predominantly Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire area.

They're warning people to not to drive through flood water and to ensure that their phones are fully charged before setting out on any journey.

Flooding is also having a big impact on rail services with several routes affected.

Between Bridgend and Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

  • Between Swansea and Carmarthen

  • Between Whitland and Pembroke Dock

  • Between Hereford and Newport

  • Between Talybont and Barmouth

Between Bridgend and Rhoose Cardiff International Airport

All lines are currently blocked. Rail replacement buses are shuttling between Bridgend and Rhoose Cardiff International Airport.

Between Swansea and Carmarthen

All lines are currently blocked. Transport for Wales have requested buses to operate between these stations. More details will follow once this is confirmed.

Great Western Railway services will terminate / start back at Swansea.

Between Whitland and Pembroke Dock

Services may be cancelled or revised to terminate at Tenby. Transport for Wales have requested buses to operate between these stations. More details will follow once this is confirmed.

Between Hereford and Newport

Lines are currently blocked between Abergavenny and Pontypool. Trains between Hereford and Newport will be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Between Talybont and Barmouth

Due to heavy rain flooding the railway between Talybont and Barmouth the line is currently closed. Trains may be cancelled or delayed.


A yellow weather warning for heavy rain will remain in place until 9.00 pm on Tuesday, 2 January.

The Met Office says there will be a very wet start to this evening in north Wales, but rain soon clearing away.

Frequent showers or longer spells of rain will return overnight, especially in the west and breezy on the southern coast.

The Met Office warning states: “Over the warning period, 15 to 30mm rain is likely to fall fairly widely, with a few places seeing 35 to 50mm.

“The worst of the rain should clear southwestern areas of England and South Wales by around the middle of Tuesday but could last into the evening across the north-east of the warning area. Strong winds will affect parts of the area."


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