What happened in Monmouth during Storm Claudia?

The town of Monmouth in south Wales was devastated by severe flooding during Storm Claudia, with the River Monnow reaching record levels.

How much has the fundraiser for Monmouth residents raised?

The fundraiser for affected residents in Monmouth has already surpassed £72,500.

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Monmouth Reels from Devastating Floods, Fundraiser Tops £72,500

Q: Why did Monmouth lack proper flood defences?

According to former Monmouth MP David Davis, the local communities had "lost out" on flood defences despite repeatedly pleading for protection.

18 Nov

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Summary

Major clean-up operation underway after flooding
River Monnow rose higher than previous storms
Repeated pleas for flood defences went unheeded

Monmouth Reels from Devastating Floods, Fundraiser Tops £72,500

On 2025-11-18T01:21:41+00:00, a major clean-up operation is underway in a south Wales town that was devastated by severe flooding during Storm Claudia last weekend. The River Monnow rose to record levels, higher than during previous storms like Storm Dennis in 2020 and Storm Bert in 2024.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) had issued severe flood warnings, warning of a "significant risk to life" as parts of Monmouth and nearby villages were left underwater. The agency is now exploring options to better manage flood risk in the region.

Former Monmouth MP David Davis stated that the local communities had "lost out" on flood defences despite repeatedly pleading for protection. In the aftermath, a fundraiser for affected residents has already surpassed £72,500 as the town works to recover from the disaster.