Holidaymakers compelled to evacuate caravan park after uncommon ‘hazard to life’ flood warning
Guests have been forced to leave Kiln Park in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales after a ‘danger to life’ flood warning was issued, following days of heavy rainfall across the country
Holidaymakers have been forced to evacuate from a caravan park due to flooding. They have been seen leaving Kiln Park in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales after a rare “danger to life” flood warning.
It was issued following days of heavy rainfall across south and west Wales.
Fire crews were called to rescue a number of casualties and dogs who had become trapped at the park on Wednesday (November 5). Footage from the caravan site show roads and grassy areas completely submerged under water, Wales Online reports.
The ground underneath some caravans was also left completely flooded. One guest said that they were evacuated from the site on Wednesday only to return and have to leave again on Thursday morning (November 6).
The caravan park is one of a number of areas in west Wales which has been affected by serious flooding over recent days. On Wednesday the extreme weather left schools closed and forced some people to evacuate their homes.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) issued a severe flood warning for the River Ritec affecting Kiln Park on Wednesday evening. It remains in place at the time of writing on Thursday. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here.
The warning said: “A severe flood warning has been issued for the River Ritec at Tenby meaning that there is a danger to life. The areas affected are Kiln Park caravan site, the B4318 road at Clicketts Lane, Gumfreston Road, and the minor road Trefloyne Lane.
“Water levels may remain high for several days due to restriction of the tidal outfall. This is likely to result in water levels rising over the period of each high tide. The heaviest rainfall has now cleared this area and we will continue to monitor the situation.
“We urge people to take the warnings seriously and make arrangements to be safe. Avoid travelling where possible and do not drive or walk through flood waters. Listen to the emergency services and be ready to leave your home if asked to do so. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.”
It’s not the first time Kiln Park has been affected by serious flooding. Back in November 2023, several holidaymakers said they had to evacuate from the site after flooding caused by Storm Ciarán.
A spokesman for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 10am on Wednesday, November 5, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crew from Tenby Fire Station was called to an incident at Marsh Road in Tenby. The crew responded to flooding at a caravan park.
“A wading team was deployed to rescue a total of 11 casualties and two dogs from the floodwater using inflatable sleds. The crew left the scene at 12.28pm.”
Haven, which runs Kiln Park, has been approached for a comment.
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