South Wales was battered with heavy rain and thunderstorms yesterday, following a yellow weather warning for thunder. 

As people across Gwent enjoyed the sunshine over the weekend, skies soon darkened and brought heavy rain and thunder which saw hailstones the size of golf balls. 

Following a brief spell of heavy rain drivers were seen struggling to drive through flood water on Chepstow Road and roads were damaged on Lodge Road in Caerleon. 

A spokesperson for Newport City Council, said: "Newport City Council crews were out yesterday responding to incidents caused by the thunderstorm when torrential rain and hailstones hit the city.

"Damage to the highway is being repaired and we will be working with Welsh Water and other stakeholders as part of our response."

See the pictures of the heavy rain and thunderstorm sent in by our readers. 

South Wales Argus: Drivers struggle to drive through flood water on Chepstow Road. Picture: Kyle BettsDrivers struggle to drive through flood water on Chepstow Road. Picture: Kyle Betts (Image: Kyle Betts)Drivers struggle to drive through flood water on Chepstow Road.

South Wales Argus: Flood waters in Newport. Picture: Carys JamesFlood waters in Newport. Picture: Carys James (Image: Carys James)A result of 40 minutes of heavy rain! floodwaters in Chepstow

South Wales Argus: Our camera club member sent in this picture of massive hail at the folk festival in Newport. Picture: Sarah Brown - Camera ClubOur camera club member sent in this picture of massive hail at the folk festival in Newport. Picture: Sarah Brown - Camera Club (Image: Sarah Brown - Camera Club)Our camera club member sent in this picture of massive hail at the folk festival in Newport

South Wales Argus: Road pulled up from the rain. Picture: Ryan PovallRoad pulled up from the rain. Picture: Ryan Povall (Image: Ryan Povall)Road damage on Lodge Road.

South Wales Argus: A readers garden covered in huge hailstones. Picture: Helga HagdridA readers garden covered in huge hailstones. Picture: Helga Hagdrid (Image: Helga Hagdrid)

South Wales Argus: One of our camera club members captured this impressive shot of Lightning​ over Newport. Picture: Jessica Marshall - Camera ClubOne of our camera club members captured this impressive shot of Lightning​ over Newport. Picture: Jessica Marshall - Camera Club (Image: Jessica Marshall - Camera Club)One of our camera club members captured this impressive shot of Lightning​ over Newport.

South Wales Argus: Flood water runs down a road in Newport. Picture: Jay ColeyFlood water runs down a road in Newport. Picture: Jay Coley (Image: Jay Coley)