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Hundreds remain at flooding risk in north Wales says British Red Cross Around 400 people are forced to leave their homes after flooding in north Wales
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Hundreds of people are thought to remain at risk after high tides and gale force winds battered north Wales. About 400 people were forced to leave their homes after flooding when high tides and gale force winds battered north Wales.
Several hundred properties have been evacuated but emergency response charity British Red Cross said at least 500 people could be at need of help. In Rhyl, Denbighshire - one of the worst-hit areas - evacuees are being cared for at the town's leisure centre.
It has set up a centre in Rhyl for people who have been evacuated and it will remain open overnight. Many were ferried to safety by the RNLI and emergency services after the storm surge at around lunchtime.
The next high tide is expected to hit just after midnight. Nine flood warning remain in place. The next high tide is expected to hit the area just after midnight but serious flooding is not expected.
The storm hit the coastline about lunchtime causing major disruption with roads closed, schools shut and trains stopped. Thursday's storm hit the coastline about lunchtime causing major disruption with roads closed, schools shut and trains stopped.
Two severe warnings - suggesting there was a danger to life - had been issued for the area earlier on Thursday.Two severe warnings - suggesting there was a danger to life - had been issued for the area earlier on Thursday.
Scaffolding around a supermarket collapsed onto several cars in Mold.
In Rhyl, one of the worst affected areas, a rest centre has been set up at the leisure centre for residents and schoolchildren forced to leave buildings because of the tidal surge.In Rhyl, one of the worst affected areas, a rest centre has been set up at the leisure centre for residents and schoolchildren forced to leave buildings because of the tidal surge.
At least 25 residents and six dogs were rescued and two inshore lifeboats manned by RNLI crews and assisted by the fire service ferried people to safety from flooded bungalows in Rhyl.At least 25 residents and six dogs were rescued and two inshore lifeboats manned by RNLI crews and assisted by the fire service ferried people to safety from flooded bungalows in Rhyl.
The emergency service were out in force at the height of the flooding with the fire service getting 34 flood related calls in a four hour period. At the height of the flooding, the fire service dealt with 34 flood related calls in a four hour period.
Evacuations remain under way in some areas of Denbighshire. Red Cross volunteers were also helping in Rhyl, sending 4x4 vehicles to help with evacuations.
Some of those areas included Talacre, Ty'n Y Morfa, Dee Bank, Boot, Welston, Walwen and the Greenfield Business Park. All of the flood warnings were lifted across north Wales at about 16:00 GMT including the highest state of alert at Greenfield, Bagillt and Point of Ayr.
Red cross volunteers are helping residents affected by flooding in Rhyl, and has sent 4x4 vehicles to help with evacuations. Earlier, people living near the River Dee at Saltney, Flintshire said they could not remember the river being so high and several cars were caught in the flood water.
Janice Kinsella, Red Cross emergency response coordinator in north Wales, said: "We currently have volunteers and staff helping to run a reception centre in Rhyl and Flintshire and others are on standby in Conwy to assist with ensuring the safety and well-being of members of the community.
"We have a fleet of 4X4 vehicles that can be used to assist emergency services with any evacuations and we're in close contact with the local authorities."
Nine flood warnings remain in place across north Wales with the highest state of alert at Greenfield, Bagillt and Point of Ayr.
People living near the River Dee at Saltney, Flintshire said they could not remember the river being so high.
A BBC reporter at Talacre, Flintshire said the area was "like a ghost town an hour and a half after the evacuation.A BBC reporter at Talacre, Flintshire said the area was "like a ghost town an hour and a half after the evacuation.
"The Dee estuary is bubbling away like a broth.""The Dee estuary is bubbling away like a broth."
There are reports that the defences have broken. There were reports that the defences had broken.
Scaffolding being used in roof repairs at an Aldi store in Mold, Flintshire, collapsed onto cars in high winds. During the height of the storm, scaffolding being used in roof repairs at an Aldi store in Mold, Flintshire, collapsed onto cars in high winds.
An Aldi spokesperson said: "Although nobody was hurt in the incident, we immediately evacuated the store."An Aldi spokesperson said: "Although nobody was hurt in the incident, we immediately evacuated the store."
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) had warned that high tides and gale force winds could "cause sea surges at their highest levels for the last 10 years, possibly 20 years".Natural Resources Wales (NRW) had warned that high tides and gale force winds could "cause sea surges at their highest levels for the last 10 years, possibly 20 years".
Strong winds of between 60-70mph (97-113km/h) had been reported on the Llyn peninsula on Thursday morning.Strong winds of between 60-70mph (97-113km/h) had been reported on the Llyn peninsula on Thursday morning.
The NRW had urged people to keep away from sea fronts and said emergency response workers were at "key sites".The NRW had urged people to keep away from sea fronts and said emergency response workers were at "key sites".
Roads in Wrexham have also been affected by fallen trees. Emergency teams also attended several reports at Ruabon, Johnstown and Wrexham bypass, among other areas. Roads in Wrexham were also affected by fallen trees. Emergency teams went to Ruabon, Johnstown and Wrexham bypass, among other areas.
Flintshire Bridge which straddles the Dee at Connah's Quay has been closed. Flintshire Bridge which straddles the Dee at Connah's Quay was closed.
Cars in Deganwy were caught in the flood water but sandbags stopped homes in Marine Parade being damaged.
Meanwhile, Virgin Trains stopped services between Chester and Holyhead.Meanwhile, Virgin Trains stopped services between Chester and Holyhead.
And Arriva Trains Wales says some of its services have also been hit. And Arriva Trains Wales said some of its services had been hit.
Flood alerts were also issued for the north Wales coast, the west Anglesey coastline, Llyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay coastlines as well as Swansea Bay and Gower coast.
Updates and information are available on Floodline 0845 988 11 88.
The flooding was caused by a storm surge from a combination of low pressure and winds of up to 70 mph, causing water to pile high.The flooding was caused by a storm surge from a combination of low pressure and winds of up to 70 mph, causing water to pile high.
At high tide, the sea level rose by at least a metre above usual levels.At high tide, the sea level rose by at least a metre above usual levels.
The highest wind speed was 77mph inland at Capel Curig in Conwy.The highest wind speed was 77mph inland at Capel Curig in Conwy.
A Welsh Government spokesperson said: "We are in contact with the UK Government on the general situation, and with Natural Resources Wales and responder agencies in Wales on conditions in North Wales." Elsewhere, a 50 tonne tree fell on top of a car, blocking the A40 near Crickhowell, Powys.
Those inside were taken to hospital Dyfed-Powys Police said they are not believed to be seriously injured.
A Welsh government spokesperson said: "We are in contact with the UK Government on the general situation, and with Natural Resources Wales and responder agencies in Wales on conditions in North Wales."
The Met Office expects the worst of Thursday's weather to hit north and west Scotland and parts of north and eastern England, and has issued an amber "be prepared" warning.The Met Office expects the worst of Thursday's weather to hit north and west Scotland and parts of north and eastern England, and has issued an amber "be prepared" warning.
Have you been affected by flooding? Tell us what it is like in your area. E-mail them to newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk Flood alerts updates and information are available on Floodline 0845 988 11 88.
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