Overview
- In Monmouth, dozens were rescued or evacuated after the River Monnow hit a record level and overflowed into the town center.
- The Environment Agency listed more than 200 flood alerts, reported roughly 20 homes inundated, and said about 12,000 properties were shielded by temporary barriers.
- The Met Office recorded 119.6 mm of rain at Tafalog in Gwent and 80.6 mm at Suckley from late Thursday to early Saturday.
- High winds toppled trees, blocked roads, cut electricity to thousands, and forced suspensions on several rail lines.
- Officials declared a serious incident in Monmouth, opened a local sports hall for evacuees, urged residents to avoid travel, and Ireland reported flooding and more than 3,000 power outages in County Wexford.