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Monmouth Reels from Devastating Floods, Fundraiser Tops £72,500
18 Nov
Summary
- Major clean-up operation underway after flooding
- River Monnow rose higher than previous storms
- Repeated pleas for flood defences went unheeded
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.
