Rain: Flood alerts and warnings for River Usk and River Wye

Following 10 flood warnings and 41 flood alerts for areas in Wales hammered by heavy rain, this weekend emergency services have rescued a DPD delivery van driver who was stranded in flood water in Newbridge on Usk.

A flood alert means flooding is possible and people should be prepared, while a flood warning requires "immediate action".

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Natural Resources Wales have issued a flooding warning for the River Wye at Monmouth, with an update expected this afternoon.

The scars of heavy rain in Abergavenny (Picture: Yoan Jones/Drone Pix Wales)

According to Natural Resources Wales:

• At 12.30pm the level at Ross-on-Wye was 4.2 metres and rising. A peak level of between 4.2 and 4.5 metres is expected to occur later today.
• The level at Monmouth was 4.4 metres and rising. A peak level of between 4.5 and 4.9 metres is expected to occur tonight. The rowing club underpass gates have been closed.
• The level at Grosmont was 1.4 metres and falling. A peak level of 3.3 metres occurred at 6 AM yesterday.

Natural Resources Wales have also issued an ongoing flood alert for the River Usk in Monmouthshire and Newport, and the River Wye with an update expected this afternoon.

According to Natural Resources Wales the level at Abergavenny reached a peak of 4.7 metres at 7.30am yesterday and is now falling.

The scars of heavy rain in Abergavenny (Picture: Yoan Jones/Drone Pix Wales)

The level at Usk Town was 3.7 metres and rising slowly. A peak level of 3.8 metres occurred at 1pm yesterday.

Natural Resource Wales have also said that at 8am, the level at Brecon Promenade was two metres and falling. A peak level of 3.3 metres occurred at 2am today.

Bassaleg railway bridge; the Ebbw usually flows through the two right side arches only (Picture: Camera Club member Alun Evans)

Natural Resources Wales have stated that the situation is improving slowly but river levels are expected to remain elevated for some time.

Natural Resources Wales have issued guidance for this type of alert, which states:

• Check Natural Resources Wales live flood map or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188
• Prepare your property for a flood
• Monitor local river levels and the flood forecast
• Farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment from areas likely to flood
• Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water

Under the motorway by Kimberley Park (Picture: Camera Club member Rhiann Young)

People can report flooding caused by blocked rivers, landslides or flooding from rivers and the sea to Natural Resources Wales' 24 hours incident line on 03000 65 3000.