Thirty five years ago today, Towyn and Kinmel Bay suffered devastating floods which saw 5,000 people forced from their homes in 1990.
On February 26, 1990, residents had to leave their homes after 2,800 houses were evacuated when high tides and extreme weather broke down sea defences causing flooding to many low-lying coastal homes in the area.
The event had lasting impact on the towns, with Princess Diana returning to St Mary’s Church in October that year after a visit with Prince Charles at the time of the floods.
At the time, the incident was covered by the Rhyl Journal and the Rhyl Evening Leader, including staff photographer Terry Williams.
Here are some pictures of the devastation of 30 years ago:
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