More flood warnings and alerts are in place in Wales for a second day on Wednesday as high spring tides are expected again. There were incidents of flooding in areas of Cardiff and Newport yesterday as well as on low-lying land and roads.
On Wednesday morning, there were 13 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts in place around the coast and on tidal rivers. Fresh warnings were issued on the Usk Estuary at Caerleon and Uskmouth and Old Town Docks at 6am this morning.
Some areas are expected to see higher tides than yesterday. At Newport, the tide is expectded to be 7.8m at 9.10am today, higher than yesterday. The flood warning there covers the Usk estuary and old town docks.
On Tuesday, there was flooding in Cardiff Bay. Pictures and video from the area show flooding in Adventurers Quay.
Newport Bus also warned passengers that services were affected because of flooding at Docks way railway underpass and one of the main routes into Bristol is also flooded near the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
The red flood warnings are for Red Wharf Bay; the Usk Estuary at Uskmouth and Old Town Docks; the Usk Estuary at Caerleon; the Wye Estuary at Chepstow; Wye Estuary near Tintern; River Towy at Carmarthen Quay; tidal area at Ogmore Castle; tidal area at Pendine; tidal area at Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park at Kidwelly; tidal area at Laugharne; tidal area at Llangennech; tidal area at Carmarthen Quay and tidal area at Dale, Pembrokeshire.
Weather impacting roads
- A55 Britannia Bridge, Isle of Anglesey
Speed restriction of 30 mph due to strong winds on A55 Britannia Bridge in both directions between J8 A5025 (Llanfair P.g.) and J9 A487 (Treborth).
- Newport docks, both directions
Docks Way in both directions closed due to flooding from A48 Usk Way (Maesglas Retail Park Roundabout) to Mendalgief Road.
Very high tide at Penarth once again
The sea level is very high at Penarth once again after flooding along coastal areas in Cardiff yesterday.
Our report live from Penarth during high tide
Our Photographer Rob Browne was down in Penarth this mornin ahead of the high tide.
Flood warnings and alerts in place this morning
As of 7:45am on Wednesday morning there are several flood warnings and alerts in place across Wales.
Flood warnings
Usk Estuary at Caerleon
Usk Estuary at Uskmouth and Old Town Docks
Wye Estuary at Chepstow
Wye Estuary near Tintern
Red Wharf Bay
River Towy at Carmarthen Quay, Carmarthen
Tidal area at Pendine
Tidal area at Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park, Kidwelly
Tidal area at Laugharne
Tidal area at Carmarthen Quay
Tidal area at Dale
Tidal area at Cardigan
River Leri at Borth
Flood alerts
Wye Estuary in Monmouthshire
Coast from Aberthaw to Severn Bridge
Usk Estuary
West Anglesey coastline
Tidal area at Crofty
Swansea Bay and the Gower coast
Carmarthenshire coast
Pembrokeshire coast
Ceredigion coast between Clarach and Cardigan
South Pembrokeshire
North Wales coast
Lleyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay coastline
How the tide currently looks in Penarth, Cardiff
Seafront webcams show that the sea in Penarth, Cardiff, is currently much lower than yesterday where flooding was reported across Cardiff coastal areas due to high tides.
Yesterday morning at high tide, the sea level in Penarth reached just below the pier. This morning, high tide is expected at 8:53am at 13.09m.
Today's Met Office forecast for Wales
Today:
Another damp day across the country with further outbreaks of rain, which could turn heavy at times, particularly in the north. Some drier periods are possible across the south, however remaining cloudy. Mild and breezy. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Tonight:
Remaining cloudy overnight with further persistent and sometimes heavy rain, mostly in the north of the region. Remaining breezy, especially at coasts and over hills, and mild. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
More flood alerts
Red flood warnings have increased to nine while amber flood alerts have increased to 12.
Red flood warnings:
- Tidal area at Dale
- Tidal area at Cardigan
- River Leri at Borth
- Wye Estuary at Chepstow
- Wye Estuary near Tintern
- Tidal area at Carmarthen Quay
- Tidal area at Laugharne
- Tidal area at Pendine
- Tidal area at Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park, Kidwelly
Amber flood alerts:
- West Anglesey coastline
- Coast from Aberthaw to Severn Bridge
- Lleyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay coastline
- Usk Estuary
- Wye Estuary in Monmouthshire
- Tidal area at Crofty
- Swansea Bay and the Gower coast
- Carmarthenshire coast
- Pembrokeshire coast
- Ceredigion coast between Clarach and Cardigan
- South Pembrokeshire
- North Wales coast
Flood warning update
There are currently six red flood warnings and 11 amber flood alerts in place. A red flood warning means immediate action is required, while an amber flood alert means "be prepared".
Red flood warnings:
- Wye Estuary at Chepstow
- Wye Estuary near Tintern
- Tidal area at Carmarthen Quay
- Tidal area at Laugharne
- Tidal area at Pendine
- Tidal area at Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park, Kidwelly
Amber flood alerts:
- Coast from Aberthaw to Severn Bridge
- Usk Estuary
- Wye Estuary in Monmouthshire
- Tidal area at Crofty
- Swansea Bay and the Gower coast
- Carmarthenshire coast
- Pembrokeshire coast
- Ceredigion coast between Clarach and Cardigan
- South Pembrokeshire
- North Wales coast
- Lleyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay coastline
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High tides, wind and rainy weather are affecting coastal areas
The latest from Natural Resources Wales:
Number of alerts reduced
The number of flood warnings and flood alerts has been reduced dramatically.
There are now three flood alerts in place:
- Coast from Aberthaw to Severn Bridge
- Usk Estuary
- Wye Estuary in Monmouthshire.
How to follow the flood warnings
We are currently in a period of the third highest spring tides of the year but Natural Resources Wales say that it is looking like a 'low likelihood' for any major flooding although there are some flood alerts/warnings in place in some areas.
Their website is updated every 15 minutes so will always have the most up to date alerts/warnings. You can follow it here.
Flooding Cardiff Bay
This is the flooding in Cardiff Bay this morning at Adventurers Quay.
Hundreds watch biggest Severn Bore of the year
Hundreds of spectators lined the riverbank and bridges this morning to catch a glimpse of the first and only five-star Severn Bore of the year, while dozens of surfers and paddleboarders attempted to ride the wave.
The Severn Estuary receives the second highest tide anywhere in the world and the difference between the lowest and highest tides in one day can be more than 14.5 metres (47 feet).
These high or spring tides occur on several days in each lunar cycle throughout the spring and autumn.
Flooding in Cardiff Bay
This is scene at Adventurers Quay in Cardiff Bay with both pavements on either side of the Quay flooded.
There is a flood alert in the Cardiff area that will remain in place until Wednesday evening. Natural Resources Wales says: "Due to the predicted levels for the next high tides, this alert will remain in force until at least Wednesday evening's high tide"
Severn Bore 2024 in pictures
The only five-star Severn Bore of 2024 went through parts of south Wales this morning. It's a natural phenomenon that attracts huge interest from around the UK and indeed the world.
Described as “the greatest ride on earth", four star bores are also scheduled this week but five star bores are the one's crowds flock to see. It means that kayakers, surfers and bore enthusiasts have returned to the banks of the River Severn for the yearly spectacle. It wasn't as spectacular as hoped but that didn't stop these surfers.
Flooding affecting Newport bus services
There is also flooding in Newport.
Newport Bus are warning: "Due to flooding at Docks way railway underpass the road is closed. Service 35 will have to divert via Mon Bank, and 36 via Cardiff road, until further notice."
Main Bristol road is flooded
It is not just in Wales, one of the main roads in Bristol is closed following flooding. The Portway is shut in both directions, near the Clifton Suspension Bridge, with emergency services on the scene this morning.
A flood alert for Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton had been issued by the Environment Agency. Locks and flood gates have been closed in the area. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
Warning of danger to people
It is a spectacular site but Natural Rescources Wales are warning people to be very careful around coastal areas and rivers.
A statement from the agency said: "Be careful on beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, roads, low lying land and estuaries. Be careful as sea spray and waves could be dangerous and could contain debris."
High tides this morning
This was the scene at Penarth this morning
And the River Usk in Newport.
The flood warnings that are in place
A statement from Natural Resouces Wales says: "There are 13 flood warnings and 11 flood alerts live on our website. These are in place to notify people in coastal areas of Wales - particularly in south and north Wales - that flooding of properties is possible as a result of spring high tides."
The red flood warnings are for
- Red Wharf Bay;
- Usk Estuary at Uskmouth and Old Town Docks
- Usk Estuary at Caerleon
- Wye Estuary at Chepstow
- Wye Estuary near Tintern
- River Towy at Carmarthen Quay
- tidal area at Ogmore Castle
- tidal area at Pendine
- tidal area at Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park at Kidwelly
- tidal area at Laugharne; tidal area at Llangennech
- tidal area at Carmarthen Quay
- tidal area at Dale, Pembrokeshire.
