Homes had to be evacuated overnight as Storm Francis caused major flooding in several communities.
People in Beddgelert and Bethesda had to flee their homes in the middle of the night as nearby rivers burst their banks and flooded properties.
Fire crews, mountain rescue volunteers and police were all drafted in to take people to safety as the storm brought torrential downpours to the region.
People have been told to avoid floodwater this morning.
Roads across the region also remain shut as landslides and fallen trees cause chaos on the network.
We will bring you all the latest on the impacts of the storm.
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'More chilly for Bank Holiday weekend'
Storm Francis, which hit just days after Storm Ellen struck, has cleared to the east of Britain but there still is “some disruptive weather” to get through on Wednesday to Friday before things become “settled but more chilly for the bank holiday weekend,” according to Met Office forecaster Bonnie Diamond.
Dozens of people rescued from flooding as Storm Francis wreaks havoc on North Wales
Scores of people had to be rescued from flooded properties as Storm Francis wreaked havoc on North Wales.
Emergency services were called out to dozens of incidents across the region after torrential downpours caused flash flooding and gales brought down trees and power lines.
Coastguard helicopter assisted
The coastguard helicopter was called in to assist in Bethesda in the early hours of this morning.
A spokesman said:
“At 1.21am this morning, the HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter from Caernarfon was tasked to assist, at the request of North Wales Police, with aerial support and aerial visibility of the flooded area in Bethesda, North Wales.”
Images from Bethesda
Here are some images from Bethesda today.
Avoid the Bethesda area
Police have urged drivers to avoid the Bethesda area.
Video of flooding in Abergwyngregyn
Current situation in Beddgelert
These images from Lee Sutton show the current situation in Beddgelert.
More than 11,000 left without power
Scottish Power said that more than 11,000 homes were left without power during the storm.
A spokesperson for SP Energy Networks said: “Our engineers responded to a high number of incidents across Mid and North Wales yesterday with Storm Francis bringing winds of up to 75mph in places along with heavy rain and flooding.
“Approximately 11,500 customers were off supply at the height of the storm with engineers working in extremely challenging conditions to make repairs.
“The biggest issue affecting the electricity network has been uprooted trees and other debris blown on to overhead power lines.
“A very small number of customers [under 30] remained off supply through the night from yesterday’s storm with our teams working into the early hours to make repairs. Weather conditions have improved significantly throughout today and we expect all to be restored by early afternoon.”
Bridge closed for 'rest of day'
A5 will remain shut 'for some time'
Police have said the A5 will remain shut “for some time”.
Nine flood alerts removed
Nine flood alerts have now been removed, with five remaining in place.
The alerts remaining are on the Dee Valley, River Vyrnwy, Dyfi catchment and Glaslyn and Dwyryd catchments.
More images from Beddgelert
Here are some more images showing the issues in Beddgelert last night.
Drivers 'ignoring' road closure signs
Traffic Wales said drivers are ignoring road closure signs on the A5.
Video shows scale of Storm Francis landslide which shut 15-mile stretch of A5
This is the dramatic moment a huge landslide crashed across a major road during Storm Francis.
As downpours deluged North Wales on Tuesday evening, earth was sent tumbling across the A5 between Capel Curig and Nant Ffrancon.
Roads reopening
Some roads are now starting to reopen.
Every North Wales flood alert still in place after Storm Francis deluge
Flood alerts remain in force after Storm Francis caused havoc across North Wales.
Natural Resources Wales said on Wednesday morning that a total of 14 flood alerts remained in force across the region after heavy rain arrived on Tuesday.
Video from Beddgelert
Here’s a video from the scene of the flooding in Beddgelert.
What to do if your home is flooded
When the Met Office issues yellow or amber weather warnings for heavy rain it means that flooding of homes and businesses is possible - and even in some cases likely.
The advice is often backed up by flood alerts - or even more immediate flood warnings - from the Environment Agency.
A487 back open
Traffic Wales have reopened a section of the A487.
Fire crews carried out 80 rescues
A total of 80 rescues were carried out by the fire service in North Wales during Storm Francis.
They were called to 52 separate flooding-related incidents across the region, with crews attending 24 incidents and staff providing advice on 28 other incidents.
Advice if you have a power cut
Scottish Power has asked anyone with a power outage to get in touch.
Halfway Bridge reopens
The Halfway Bridge at Bethesda is now back open.
Bridge closure - Bethesda
There’s currently a bridge closure in place in Bethesda.
National Park Authority warning
The Snowdonia National Park Authority is also warning about the road closures for anyone travelling in the area.
Full list of North Wales roads still closed after Storm Francis flooding
Roads remain shut and public transport has been brought to a halt after Storm Francis battered the region.
Major routes across North Wales remain blocked off on Wednesday morning after the storm brought down trees, caused flooding and led to landslides.
Here’s a list of some of the major closures at the moment.
Bethesda 'wettest place in UK'
According to the Met Office, Bethesda was the wettest place in the UK on Tuesday.
It saw 101mm of rainfall.
Restrictions lifted - A55
Restrictions on the Britannia Bridge have now been lifted.
Chief constable on the floods
The chief constable of North Wales Police said it was a “really busy night” for officers.
All lanes reopened - A55
All lanes have reopened on the A55 after flooding subsided overnight.
Residents 'evacuated' as Storm Francis floods sweep through North Wales village
Many parts of North Wales experienced flooding on Tuesday, as Storm Francis swept across the region.
Abergwyngregyn was amongst the worst hit areas it appears, with footage showing torrents of water flooding through the Gwynedd village.
