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Fears that high tides could bring further north Wales floods North Wales coast escapes fresh flooding overnight
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Lifeboat crews from south Wales have been drafted in to help colleagues in the north amid fears coastal regions could be hit by further flooding. High tides in parts of north Wales battered by storms hours earlier have passed without further major flooding.
About 400 people in Rhyl, Denbighshire, evacuated their homes as high tides and gale force winds battered the region. Lifeboat crews from south Wales were drafted in to help colleagues in the north amid fears coastal areas could be hit for a second time in 24 hours.
The RNLI, which rescued residents by boat, said volunteers from south Wales were travelling north with another high tide due early on Friday. But emergency services have reported a mostly quiet Friday morning so far.
But it is hoped that the worst of the flooding has passed. However, fire service crews have been continuing to pump flood water from homes in several streets in Rhyl, Denbighshire.
The storm hit the north Wales coastline at lunchtime on Thursday and coincided with high tides - causing major disruption with roads closed, schools shut and leaving residential roads resembling rivers. Crews using high volume pumps have been in the Garford Road area since about midday and were working through the night.
About 400 people in Rhyl were evacuated from their homes on Thursday as high tides and gale force winds hit the region.
There was major disruption as schools were closed and transport severely disrupted.
Two severe warnings - suggesting there was a danger to life - were issued, along with flood warnings across the region.Two severe warnings - suggesting there was a danger to life - were issued, along with flood warnings across the region.
By 16:30 GMT all warnings had been lifted, although more minor flood alerts remained in Wales. By 16:30 GMT all warnings had been lifted, although more minor flood alerts remained.
Natural Resources Wales said it did not expect any serious flooding overnight but precautions were being taken. Natural Resources Wales said it had not expected any serious flooding overnight but precautions were taken.
The RNLI - which helped emergency services rescue at least 25 flooded residents by boat - said extra resources were being called in from elsewhere in case conditions worsened. The RNLI - which helped emergency services rescue at least 25 flooded residents by boat - said extra resources had been called in from elsewhere in case conditions worsened.
Among them are two members of Barry Dock RNLI lifeboat station. Among them were two members of Barry Dock RNLI lifeboat station.
An RNLI spokeswoman said another high tide was expected in Rhyl at about 00:30 GMT on Friday.
About 30 firefighters were still trying to pump out flood water in the town at 21:15 GMT on Thursday.
Crews from Rhyl, Abergele, St Asaph and Colwyn Bay were involved in the operation, using two high-volume pumps.
In addition to homes being flooded in Rhyl, about 400 properties were without power on Thursday evening.In addition to homes being flooded in Rhyl, about 400 properties were without power on Thursday evening.
Anyone returning home from work affected by the power cut was advised by Denbighshire council to attend a rest centre set up at the town's leisure centre, which will remain open overnight. Anyone returning home from work affected by the power cut was advised by Denbighshire council to attend a rest centre set up at the town's leisure centre.
Earlier in the day, about 400 people attended the centre, although all had left by late evening.Earlier in the day, about 400 people attended the centre, although all had left by late evening.
Thursday's winds combined with a high tide to cause a major storm surge.Thursday's winds combined with a high tide to cause a major storm surge.
In Rhyl, residents said streets were flooded within minutes of the high tide.In Rhyl, residents said streets were flooded within minutes of the high tide.
Kinmel Bay was also badly hit. Most of the water had receded by Thursday evening, but an Asda car park remained under water.Kinmel Bay was also badly hit. Most of the water had receded by Thursday evening, but an Asda car park remained under water.
One resident, builder Kieran Jones, bricked up his own doorway to give extra protection, as local people feared a second surge overnight.One resident, builder Kieran Jones, bricked up his own doorway to give extra protection, as local people feared a second surge overnight.
"I used rapid hardening cement so it will set before any flood waters arrive," he said."I used rapid hardening cement so it will set before any flood waters arrive," he said.
"It was quite scary to see the flood waters coming towards the house this morning."It was quite scary to see the flood waters coming towards the house this morning.
"We were lucky they didn't get inside the house earlier, but I don't want to take any chances tonight.""We were lucky they didn't get inside the house earlier, but I don't want to take any chances tonight."
Other incidents were reported across the region, including:Other incidents were reported across the region, including:
North Wales Police said extra patrols would be monitoring flooded properties in Rhyl and Kinmel Bay, Conwy, on Thursday night. North Wales Police said extra patrols would be monitoring flooded properties in Rhyl and Kinmel Bay, Conwy, overnight.
The force also urged anyone evacuated in Garford Road, Rhyl, to contact them on 01492 5138383 to ensure occupants were accounted for.
Mohammed Mehmet, chief executive of Denbighshire council, said storm precautions had worked well in most areas.Mohammed Mehmet, chief executive of Denbighshire council, said storm precautions had worked well in most areas.
He added: "However some areas were affected and teams from the council and all the emergency services have worked diligently to respond to the flooding issues, and efforts are still ongoing to try and find alternative accommodation for those who need it as quickly as possible.He added: "However some areas were affected and teams from the council and all the emergency services have worked diligently to respond to the flooding issues, and efforts are still ongoing to try and find alternative accommodation for those who need it as quickly as possible.
"Those efforts will continue into the evening and for the coming days.""Those efforts will continue into the evening and for the coming days."
There will be an information centre open at Rhyl fire station from 11:00 GMT on Friday.There will be an information centre open at Rhyl fire station from 11:00 GMT on Friday.
A fund will be launched by Rhyl Town Council for people to donate money but Denbighshire council has asked people not to send them donations of goods.A fund will be launched by Rhyl Town Council for people to donate money but Denbighshire council has asked people not to send them donations of goods.
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."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."
Flood alerts updates and information are available on Floodline 0845 988 11 88.Flood alerts updates and information are available on Floodline 0845 988 11 88.