Kinmel Bay residents evacuated due to flooding

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew to assist with the evacuation of those in the affected properties.

Flooding in Kinmel Bay today (Image: Alisha Seddon)

Alisha Seddon, a resident, said: "I was woken up to screaming and banging on my door; there was a little boy at my door telling me to get out.

"The fire brigade were on my cul-de-sac running around and  knocking on everyone's doors; I was stood taking in what just happened.

"Everyone was jumping in their cars and people were running out of their houses in panic.

"There are a few new neighbours who have not even lived here for two months who I feel sorry for.

"The water is lowering now, and the fire brigade are doing their rounds; I'm still hoping the electricity will stay on, and they've said they're hoping that's the worst it will get."

Earlier, the service attended a woman stuck in her vehicle in floodwater in Llanfairfechan, meanwhile.

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In Wrexham, a man was walked to safety by crews after his vehicle was also got stuck in floodwater.

Another woman reported that she was stuck in her vehicle in floodwater in Llafynydd, Flintshire.

Crews are no longer in attendance at the flooding incidents attended this morning and this afternoon due to subsiding water levels and improving weather conditions.

Mike Owen, head of response for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Thanks to our staff and our partners for their work today.

“Plans are in place to prepare our water assets in case of similar conditions tomorrow.

“We’d appeal to members of the public to work with us by staying away from fast flowing watercourses and not driving through flooded roads.”