A WREXHAM village notorious for flooding has been placed under a flood alert as Storm Gerrit hits the region.
Winds of around 50mph to 60mph battered north Wales on Wednesday (December 27) and a yellow weather warning for rain was also issued.
The Met Office has predicted further rainfall today with Natural Resources Wales placing several flood alerts across the region.
Among those areas where floods are expected is Bangor-on-Dee, which has been hit by several similar incidents over the years.
In January 2021, residents were evacuated from their homes when Storm Christoph hit North Wales.
A year later, cars became stuck there (below) as river levels rose to 15.764m - just short of the 16.35m record it reached on Sunday, February 6, 2011.
"Property flooding in Bangor on Dee is not expected at this time, although some localised flooding problems may result from surface water. We will continue to monitor the situation."
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A flood alert is also in place for communities, businesses and isolated properties along the River Dee including at; Erbistock, Plas Devon, Almere and Trevalyn Meadows.
An NRW update adds: "Storm Gerrit is affecting this region. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. Property flooding is not expected at this time, although some localised flooding problems may result from surface water. We will continue to monitor the situation."
Areas around the River Dee from Llanuwchllyn to Llangollen are also under a flood alert today.
NRW say: "A period of adverse weather is affecting this region. River levels are expected to be above normal. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation."
You can monitor the situation in your area by using NRW's 'River Levels, Rainfall and Sea Data' on their website.
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