RIVER levels could reach as high as almost 5 metres in Abergavenny as Natural Resources Wales issue a severe flood warning for the river Usk.

There's a severe flood warning in place for the Usk from Glangrwyne to Newbridge.

NRW report that at 4.45pm, the level at Brecon Promenade was 3.35 metres and falling. A peak level of 3.5 metres occurred at 3pm today.

South Wales Argus: A severe flood warning is in place for the river UskA severe flood warning is in place for the river Usk (Image: NRW)

The level at Abergavenny was 3.7 metres and rising. A peak level of between 4.3 and 4.5 metres is expected to occur this evening.

The level at Usk Town was 2.35 metres and rising. A peak level of between 3.3 and 3.5 metres is expected to occur overnight.