On the 14 May 2026, it will be six months since Storm Claudia caused major flooding across Monmouthshire.

On the evening of Friday 14 November 2025 , Monmouth was devastated by this flood, and as a result its resilience was tested. However, the scale and speed of response by so many in the immediate area and further afield was truly humbling to witness.

Monmouth Town Council, on behalf of impacted residents and businesses of Monmouth, are endeavouring to reach out to share their heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported, both in the immediate aftermath of the flood and beyond. Without the ground swell of support, Monmouth residents’ and businesses’ recovery, would have been far slower and more difficult.

From rescuing people in flooded locations, to donations of emergency provisions, and follow up resources to clear up homes and businesses, there was no shortage of help and support available to those impacted. In the days and months that followed, the offers of support and fundraising continued to come in, reminding those affected that they were in people’s thoughts and not alone.

Individuals, community groups and businesses turned up to locations, to rip up carpets and remove damaged property to help make things clean and safe. Hot meals were delivered to those who needed them. Accommodation was offered both short and long term to those displaced, and over £200,000.00 was raised by the Mayor’s Flood Recovery Fund to help residents and businesses recover. Each and every donation and offer of support from individuals, community groups and businesses made the world of difference to those whose homes and livelihoods had been destroyed.

To everyone, too many to name and many anonymous, you know who you are. Monmouth Town Council cannot thank you enough, for being part of the overwhelming response. Those affected will be eternally grateful. Whilst we recognise that some people may still be recovering from the effects of the flood in so many ways, and which may be felt for some time, without the support that was shown, things would have been far worse.



Councillor Jackie Atkin
Mayor of Monmouth on behalf of Monmouth Town Council

The market town of Monmouth is situated on the South Wales border, by the banks of the River Wye.

The town has historic connections with early Roman and medieval times, and its most famous sons are Henry V and Charles Rolls, of Rolls-Royce fame. With a current population of 10,000 it has easy access to Cardiff, Bristol and the Midlands via motorway links.

Monmouth Town Council is the tier of local government closest to the community and represents the views and interests of the people of Monmouth to other authorities including Monmouthshire County Council, the Police, the Welsh Government and others. The Council also has a number of other functions which involve community and environmental matters.

We hope this website will provide useful information on Monmouth and the Town Council.
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Sources of help are available via:

·     Storm Claudia - Monmouthshire (Monmouthshire County Council's page for the latest updates on flooding and signposting further advice).

·     Monmouth Aid | Storm Claudia Flood Relief & Community Support  (register as a volunteer or request help if you've been impacted by flooding via Monmouth Aid's website).

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