Rain, strong winds and high seas were forecast putting property and life at risk in places.
The local District Council requested assistance in the Lower High Street to put sandbags out to stop the sea which breached the stone quay flooding properties.
Assisted by the Town Council a small sandbagged wall was made which deflected any small waves away from properties.
We also apologise to motorist who were caught up in a traffic jam. The signage to close the road was meant to be brought by a County Council team but due to pressures elsewhere and trees down at Harmans Cross they were delayed in arriving.
The team also had to give strong advice to members of the public especially some younger ones who were putting themselves at huge risk on the sea front as the waves smashed over the sea wall.
Conditions along Shore Road were yet again very unusual with waves coming over the wall and flooding the road. Police requested the barriers closed to prevent vehicles driving on stones.
The sea wall has been broken in several places.
This morning an assessment will be made before the roads and pavements opened.
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