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6 February 2011
Last updated at 10:45 ET
A 58-year-old man's body has been recovered from floodwater in Denbighshire, said North Wales Police.
Officers said it appeared the local man was in a vehicle which became submerged near a river.
There are 14 flood warnings in place across Wales and several roads closed.
Flooding across parts of north and mid Wales is continuing to cause problems with fire crews rescuing people from their homes and cars.
North Wales Police said the local man's body was recovered from floodwater near Llandrillo near Corwen after an extensive search and rescue operation by emergency services.
Fire and rescue crews found the body a short distance from a vehicle which a member of public has reported submerged on the B4401, near a river which had burst its backs.
Police said it was still too early to say what had happened although it would appear that the dead man was the driver of the vehicle.
Supt Jeremy Vaughan said: "This is a tragic incident and the police are liaising with the man's family.
"It emphasises the need to be extremely cautious in such adverse weather conditions and members of the public are advised to check weather conditions before making a journey."
Earlier, seven people were led to safety from properties in Llandysilio, near Welshpool, amid fast-rising levels on the River Vyrnwy.
Firefighter Adrian Bowen said the speed of the deluge took householders, evacuated to Oswestry, by surprise.
He described the flood water as an "unbelievable sight" and something he had "never seen in 20 years".
Among those rescued were an elderly couple, in their 70s, who had been "frantically trying to push water out of the property".
"As we arrived it started with a minimum of one inch and by the time we managed to rescue them it was eight inches to a foot coming in," said Mr Bowen.
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Police and fire in north Wales issued a warning to the public to take care in the flooding and bad weather.
Mark Kassab from North Wales Fire and Rescue service said: "If faced with flooding conditions where there is any doubt at all whether you or your vehicle can get through, then it is best not to make any attempt whatsoever to get through."
The Environment Agency has issued 14 flood warnings - when flooding is expected - and eight flood alerts - when floods are possible - across Wales on Sunday.
The flooding comes after a severe weather warning for heavy rain was issued by the Met Office on Saturday.
Elsewhere in Powys, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they have also deployed their "swift water rescue" crews after receiving calls from people stuck in their cars.
Firefighters with specialist training and equipment who are able to launch rescues in fast-flowing water - have been helping motorists.
In north Wales, properties in Pentrefoelas, Capel Curig, and Betws y Coed are among those affected.
North Wales Fire Service they have also received calls about flooding on roads in Rhyl, Denbighshire.
A number of roads have been closed due to the flood water. They include:
Conwy: A470 Llanrwst Road between Maenan and Church Street, Glan Conwy.
Gwynedd: A487 Dyfi Bridge between A493 and Machynlleth.
Powys: A458, near Welshpool, closed between A490, Welshpool, and B4385, Castle Caereinion; A483 The Street, Four Crosses, between B4393 Canal Road, Four Crosses and B4398, Llanymynech; A495 High Street, Meifod; and B4382, between B4389, Glascoed, and A495, Llangyniew.
Wrexham: The B5426 is partly blocked between A528, Bangor on Dee, and A525, Eyton.
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Officers said it appeared the local man was in a vehicle which became submerged near a river.
There are 14 flood warnings in place across Wales and several roads closed.
Flooding across parts of north and mid Wales is continuing to cause problems with fire crews rescuing people from their homes and cars.
North Wales Police said the local man's body was recovered from floodwater near Llandrillo near Corwen after an extensive search and rescue operation by emergency services.
Fire and rescue crews found the body a short distance from a vehicle which a member of public has reported submerged on the B4401, near a river which had burst its backs.
Police said it was still too early to say what had happened although it would appear that the dead man was the driver of the vehicle.
Supt Jeremy Vaughan said: "This is a tragic incident and the police are liaising with the man's family.
"It emphasises the need to be extremely cautious in such adverse weather conditions and members of the public are advised to check weather conditions before making a journey."
Earlier, seven people were led to safety from properties in Llandysilio, near Welshpool, amid fast-rising levels on the River Vyrnwy.
Firefighter Adrian Bowen said the speed of the deluge took householders, evacuated to Oswestry, by surprise.
He described the flood water as an "unbelievable sight" and something he had "never seen in 20 years".
Among those rescued were an elderly couple, in their 70s, who had been "frantically trying to push water out of the property".
"As we arrived it started with a minimum of one inch and by the time we managed to rescue them it was eight inches to a foot coming in," said Mr Bowen.
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If faced with flooding conditions where there is any doubt at all whether you or your vehicle can get through, then it is best not to make any attempt whatsoever to get through.”
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Mark Kassab
North Wales Fire Service
Police and fire in north Wales issued a warning to the public to take care in the flooding and bad weather.
Mark Kassab from North Wales Fire and Rescue service said: "If faced with flooding conditions where there is any doubt at all whether you or your vehicle can get through, then it is best not to make any attempt whatsoever to get through."
The Environment Agency has issued 14 flood warnings - when flooding is expected - and eight flood alerts - when floods are possible - across Wales on Sunday.
The flooding comes after a severe weather warning for heavy rain was issued by the Met Office on Saturday.
Elsewhere in Powys, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they have also deployed their "swift water rescue" crews after receiving calls from people stuck in their cars.
Firefighters with specialist training and equipment who are able to launch rescues in fast-flowing water - have been helping motorists.
In north Wales, properties in Pentrefoelas, Capel Curig, and Betws y Coed are among those affected.
North Wales Fire Service they have also received calls about flooding on roads in Rhyl, Denbighshire.
A number of roads have been closed due to the flood water. They include:
Conwy: A470 Llanrwst Road between Maenan and Church Street, Glan Conwy.
Gwynedd: A487 Dyfi Bridge between A493 and Machynlleth.
Powys: A458, near Welshpool, closed between A490, Welshpool, and B4385, Castle Caereinion; A483 The Street, Four Crosses, between B4393 Canal Road, Four Crosses and B4398, Llanymynech; A495 High Street, Meifod; and B4382, between B4389, Glascoed, and A495, Llangyniew.
Wrexham: The B5426 is partly blocked between A528, Bangor on Dee, and A525, Eyton.
Have you been affected by flooding? We would like to hear your stories and see your pictures.
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7725 100 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.
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