Overview
- South Wales Fire and Rescue declared a major incident in Monmouth after the River Monnow burst its banks, reporting 82 flood-related call-outs overnight with ongoing rescues and evacuations.
- Hundreds of residents were displaced and about 685 homes lost power in Monmouth, with leisure centres and churches opened for shelter as clean-up operations began.
- A JustGiving appeal launched by Monmouth’s mayor surpassed £20,000 by Sunday to help affected residents and businesses.
- The Environment Agency warned of rising River Severn levels across Tewkesbury, Worcester, Kempsey and Callow End, with peaks forecast from Monday into midweek and property flooding expected in places.
- Aerial images showed Worcester floodplains and landmarks such as New Road cricket ground and Worcester Racecourse under water, as forecasters issued cold weather alerts with risks from frost, snow and ice.