158. Storm Bert Floods Village - Living Alone in Wales (November 2024)

[@barbarastevens3053]

Unfortunately Sean James Cameron you and one of your sponsors who wanted to change the homestead into a glorified tea garden are to blame for all the havoc caused in the Rhonda valley. It is a warning from God to stop what you are doing.

[@Highpries]

Wind your neck in Barbara. Sean is tending the land and making a haven for the wildlife like all good pagans do. He’s promoting the Rhondda valley. Why don’t you keep yourself busy researching the other gospels that the Vatican hold that are missing from your bible, so that man can control the narrative. If you don’t like it, don’t watch. Why not go have a nice cup of tea! ☕️

[@douglasgosney9172]

I think you need to make sure you take your medication as prescribed each day 🙄

[@doingmyownthing8616]

Wow just wow! How in the world do you justify that statement? He's hardly making a glorified tea garden. He will be growing his own food which i find commendable. He has loads of experience growing his own food. I find his channel very soothing. You need to get a grip on reality. This is simply an inundation of rain in a short period of time. It doesn't help that your government no longer dredges the rivers or keeps the storm drains clear. Take your hate elsewhere please.

[@bobkent007]

Someone's on the Gin...

[@twinkletoes8099]

Well! Jesus won't want you for a sunbeam now will he. What a hateful comment from a supposed christian!

[@YllaStar95970]

Respect to the Waitrose Delivery Driver, who inspite of not knowing if he would be able to return to his home that night, still delivered to your home.🚚

[@Avis-y3h]

Would have been nice if the delivery chappie had been offered a respite in house !!! 😮

[@carolineowen7846]

​@@Avis-y3h If you have ever done multi-drop delivery driving, when needs be ie. Very hot, very cold, very wet etc people can be very kind. However some (hopefully NOT Waitrose) employers are not that great, they just want the stuff delivered, no matter what, no excuses. I strongly suspect that the actual Waitrose drivers know their regular deliveries and know that they probably can't easily do a week shop, hence doing an online shop.

[@seanjamescameron]

How do you know he wasn't? On your theory I'd never go to the toilet. Just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it didn't happen.

[@marybazargani6929]

@@seanjamescameron Right!

[@thunderhead180]

@@seanjamescameron You've mentioned viewers not seeing you go to the toilet a couple of times... I think you're enough of an imp to at least stage the appearance of it once... just once 🤣. I remember watching an early TV program from the 1950s and noticing that when they had to show inside the bathroom, there was only a bathtub and a wash basin... I think it was 'Leave it to Beaver'

[@mixodorians12]

Big up to the emergency services and council workers.

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

So glad you are safe. My heart goes out to all those homes that have been flooded. Your video really showed the power of nature and the damage it can do. I so hope there is better news in your next video. The crews working on this disaster must be exhausted but their skills and training are so valuable in times like these. ❤️

[@carolineowen7846]

To be fair, you only have to ask and they will probably have a task you can do ... If you can use a spade, broom or carry a bucket, or clean something, there is probably a job to be done. If not directly for the crews but for yourself & for a neighbour. (from experience having been in a flood due to a dam bursting).

[@jennyjewell5635]

We’ve been following Treherbert news on Facebook and worrying about you. We used to have a wood at the end of the garden which had been planted to help take up ground water 150 years ago. When it was felled to build houses the ground immediately flooded. I wonder if the loss of trees on the mountain has increased run off.

[@Jenniejones60]

Is all to do with building building everywhere and anywhere…on flood plains, on green fields , wholesale removal of trees and ground cover, then blocked grids, gullies and culverts everywhere ..plenty of people being box housed, new roads being built with little or inadequate drainage , plus no repair or maintenance of existing infrastructures or installing new ones. Same in our areas in Cheshire. All 30 grids on my road are totally blocked.

[@martinchamberlain8517]

The hills in the South Wales Valleys were heavily wooded, with the coming of the industrial revolution the tress were cut for fuel and pit props. Then sheep farming stopped and natural regrowth. The steepness of the Rhondda Valley and the lack of trees causes the water to run off quickly. Prayers to those effected by the flooding and the community that have helped. The same flooding less than 5 years ago and appears to be happening more often.

[@TransparencyPlease]

@@Jenniejones60 Precisely - you've summed it up nicely

[@nesanesa9547]

I remember the deluge and catastrophy which washed the coal tips down 😢😢😢into Abervan and covered the school with all the children inside. Hot Tears.😢 RIP CARIAD

[@nesanesa9547]

Do so hope no loss of life and it stops raining!!! So the village can assess damage and keep warm...❤ love to you all affected by flooding....in our 🎉prayers

[@Daydreamer-o1m]

@@nesanesa9547 I agree. This weather has reminded me of that time too

[@starlight1867]

Yes, that’s my first thought hearing about the flooding in Wales. Those poor little children, the photographs even way back then were heartbreaking. I’m just glad you got back safe and sound Sean, the homestead is not as important as your life. Please take care and don’t venture down there unless you know it’s safe. 🫣🙏

[@carolinecollett4349]

Rhondda river in full spate. Thanks Sean for your update - more informative than the BBC or the rest of the media!

[@paradisekohchangstyle2150]

was thinking the same

[@debz_vegplot]

You can't fight Mother Nature and she's really not happy with the world that humans are destroying !! . We lived near the Welsh border a few years ago with the river running through. It's had flooding also this weekend. My sympathies to everyone that suffers as it must be heart breaking. I hope the homestead is ok and glad you're safe.

[@alisonstubbs-p1s]

Things can always be replaced. Take care of yourself.

[@historybarf]

I hope everyone in the village is ok. 😢

[@ReneeinVirginia]

I was hoping you could get out and film the flooding. The poor people in the low lying houses, what a cleanup for them! Nature is powerful.

[@annmargaret1069]

Dear Sean, hello. I have been watching your weather reports from all the way from Central Coast of California and we knew you were going to having flooding and your beautiful stream would get very high. I hope your little village and your neighbors stay safe. 👵🏻

[@MarleneCurrie-j5e]

Really hard to watch this video. Hope all humans and animals keep safe. Feel so sorry for all the people whose homes have been affected. Take care Sean and try to keep warm and dry.

[@jillychandler]

Keep safe Sean, and my heart goes out to all those folk who's houses have been flooded. Blessings from Jilly & Madge. xxx

[@roscowoodward6037]

Whatever corigated metal fence you have spare, bang it in the ground hard outside the shed, would explain the Rusty colour on some of them.. when water settles, gather as many rocks and mortar and reinforce what you can put the shed. I've seen walls made by just placing cement still in their bags form a wall and it worked.. there's more bad weather to come so hope you read this in time xx

[@JaneyH]

The power of that water is terrifying Bless everyone affected … especially so close to Christmas Stay safe everyone x

[@lesleywurwal8805]

How devastating to find your home flooded, just can't imagine... My nearest town, Corby, was flooded in all directions, as was Northamptonshire in general. Your local fire service looks to be doing a great job pumping out.

[@BeverleySharp-c6h]

That river is scary to look at Sean! Hoping everyone is ok including yourself. Everything crossed for the homestead and all is ok 👍🏻 🤞🏻❤️

[@PJ-polly]

keep safe Sean we are 200 yards from the Wye and a raging brook the other side that is all over the road been stuck in two days but thank god no water in the house but locally some villages and expecially Tenbury wells have had it really bad my heart goes out to them so much mud and debris everywhere

[@kimmberlie573]

Sad to watch. Such beauty and devastation at the same time. I pray everyone is safe.

[@emmafarr770]

God bless all. The workers working so hard to clear this. Mess up.❤

[@lindahaynes3475]

Crickhowell was flooded ,Pontypridd and other valleys as well, we live at the highest point so all good.

[@markshaw5835]

Unbelievable, the force of that water going down the stream. Really hope every think is ok and that your all safe. That's one big clean up for the village. Let's hope this rains stops

[@Denise_B17]

Thank you for taking us to the village. Hope everyone is ok. And let's hope you don't loose your shed. Keep us updated!

[@carolchapple912]

Terrible for the people flooded. Glad that your property is ok. Stay dry and safe.

[@JanetHumberstone]

As long as you are save it can all be replaced god bless you all how sad for you all❤

[@emmafarr770]

Wells will definitely be in my prayers. God bless all the people there. May they all stay safe and may it stop raining. Stay safe, Sean. We all love you.❤

[@emmafarr770]

Well, this day will definitely be talked. About 4 years to come when the sky's opened and the rain poured down in buckets.😮

[@Leelee...]

The power of moving water is fascinating and terrifying at the same time. Please. Stay safe.❤

[@catherineclark2949]

The river by the homestead looked very fierce, hope it carries on flowing and doesn't take away the bank. Very scary by that bridge as well. Stsy safe xx

[@margidaly6874]

Dear Sean you have been in my thoughts a lot. I'm pleased your safe and praying the homestead survives. I'm sure you've moved items from the shed for safekeeping. Sending all positive thoughts for you the village and responders

[@lucylove1655]

Incredible. It’s time to listen to Mother Nature and take care of her!

[@yvonnebailey24]

Thanks you for going out and filming sean it looks horrendous takes me right back to the Boscastle flooding nr me .stay safe hopefully your homestead will be ok x

[@sueparsons6919]

Sean keep safe,hope your home hasn't been flooded. How sad for all the people who have been effected by the water.Hope there is not to much damaged to the Homestead. You need to keep a cupboard of emergency food in as you never know when you might need it. Keep safe you, Amber and Topsy.

[@Hungry4Haggis]

Just 2 days ago, there was me wondering if you'd like a rainwater diverter for Xmas! 😂

[@noelp4916]

Gosh 😢 water pouring in thru peoples front doors, that's shocking. Such misery for those folk, very sad. I hope the rain has eased off, for everyone's sake. 🇦🇺

[@patsyspatch4342]

Please stay safe, Sean

[@Donna-st]

Down the road in newport.I think carleon was hit somewhat, otherwise we are not affected. Feel really bad for everyone.Some have lost everything including pets,many have no insurance either as in this day and age of heat or eat most cant afford it.Devestating.

[@azalianz1570]

Keep safe and warm Sean.

[@optimisticgal]

Please keep safe.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Be safe Sean . We worry about you and your kitty cats 🐈‍⬛

[@robynharvey9295]

So glad you are safe. My heart goes out to all the people who are affected by the storm.❤

[@Tullywitch06]

Oh no 😢, stay safe and warm, the power of mother nature can be very scary 😳

[@peteriles1985]

Thanks for the update Sean.

[@ehpeachylove]

Thank you Sean for posting all that’s going on there in your village. That river is definitely running high and pray it stays within its banks. My heart goes out to all impacted by the storm I pray those that are elderly have folks checking on them, and I cannot imagine how terrifying this can be but as others have said, material things can be replaced but not lives. Thanks to the Waitrose delivery you’ll have food in the house . So happy you are safe along with the cats. Stay warm and dry. Hope the rain stops soon for you all. ❤❤❤

[@doingmyownthing8616]

Thank you for getting out and filming what's going on with your town and the flooding.

[@robynlancaster6919]

Stay safe Sean! Fingers crossed the water begins to subside so the Homestead survives. You are in my prayers.

[@davidquincey8543]

Thinking about you all in this Difficult time Sean 👍

[@romac9516]

All the best to the people affected, nothing like mother nature to humble us

[@chrisjones3901]

I remember in late 60's or 70's as a kid being terrified by water coming into our car in flooding,it felt like forever to be rescued.My best wishes for these folk,

[@Denise_B17]

Oh no! Stay safe Sean

[@annemariewight6079]

Omg Sean that is awful. Please stay safe ❤

[@Grumpycat0405]

That is scary. Hope you and your village ppl are ok🙏🏻

[@sharonheppell8378]

Glad you and kitties 😸 😻 are safe and sound Sean!!!! Keep warm 🙏😊

[@carolineowen7846]

Glad you, Topsey & Amber are all safe Sean. It is when things like this happen, (& the speed) that it is a reality check (for us all) to always have an emergency plan. Thankfully you didn't need to evacuate & you don't have the same clean up as those in Treherbert. (Dehumidifiers will be in very high demand, for anyone who has been flooded).

[@helengibson8196]

Wow! So sorry to see this is happening. I hope your homestead will be safe and the homes in the village where you could see the water would have inundated their house. Very stressful for anyone having flooding. Blessings to you all 🌷

[@magpie4223]

Hope you are ok Sean, Havn't t seen anything from you.

[@seanjamescameron]

Videos are only on Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays at 7am.

[@estherterrier6400]

So sorry for the people affected, looks a lovely village with the mountains behind, prayers your homestead survives,none stop rain in Cornwall the last few days.

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

Gosh , what a mess. I spoke too soon, quite a few parts of Northamptonshire were flooded, but it's a dry sunny day today, thank goodness. I hope everyone is safe and the older folk are being looked after. Good luck. I hope your sheds ok. Blame the government for un damming hundreds of flood defences in the past years.

[@kitty320]

Sorry to see the flooding in your village, I can only imagine how stressful it must be for the residents. Hopefully it will reside soon.

[@skincarefan7742]

Stay safe.x

[@dtzjones2222]

Sending all the best wishes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ChristineHillier67]

Oh Sean, I cant imagine how scary it was standing next to that river, it doesn't bear thinking about. I hope that you remembered to get yourself some more bottled water in your home delivery. Hats off to the emergency services that are out in force, I think that is only the second time ive ever seen one in any of your videos since you came home (the first time being when the lady fell over in your walking club)😮 Keep safe and warm Sean, my thoughts are with you and the village community 💜😘

[@deborahwhite2339]

OMG Sean! What a nightmare.! You were able to get your Waitrose order, so I know you are safe and at least people can get some food. I feel for those who have to deal with so much damage and loss. Keep us posted🙂👍👍🇨🇦💓

[@andynightingale7335]

Stay safe people. Very similar scenes in my neck of the woods recently, heartbreaking to see peoples homes wrecked by flood water.

[@peteriles1985]

Stay safe!

[@sadiecantle5370]

Hi Sean just to let you know that I’m thinking of you and everyone in wales remember you can replace things but you can’t replace a life so take special care my friend my luv to you all god bless sadie xxx

[@teresamoore4126]

Oh those poor houses that will be flooded. 😢

[@lesleygascoyne7428]

Thank you Sean for this video showing the extent of the damage. It looks absolutely terrible. I hope everyone is okay. The power of water is terrifying, taking everything in its path. Stay safe Sean.

[@motivationalquotes7195]

Stay safe Sean.. Just try not to worry about the homestead too much at this time. And lets hope that the village returns back to normal soon. My thoughts are with you and the villagers in this moment in time. 🤞🤞

[@sandyv2545]

Stay safe Sean. Hoping this storm passes quickly.

[@barbaracarter6726]

I've been very concerned. Time to dredge that river and make it deeper. The video on the storm definitely showed the flooding. And we here in British Columbia Canada were under a cyclone bomb as well. Blessed be. May the goddess protect you.

[@ehpeachylove]

Here in Northern California too… some flooding but thankful my spot is safe atm

[@georgeslade7217]

Hope everything ends well 🙏🙏

[@MarianCoburn]

Stay safe

[@lynmargaretnorwood8015]

Oh dear what a storm.maybe a sand bag wall by the shed would be a good idea.

[@northernkarma9296]

Nice to see the community all pitching in instead of screaming "Where's the help?!" Good people make a good strong village.👍

[@chorky2]

My heart goes out to everyone affected I can’t imagine the emotions they are going through, such devastation. Heather

[@Saltsurfer1984]

Material things can be replaced. Nature will nearly always win. Great reporting, Sean!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Lots of video of the flooding in Wales here in the States. We had a terrible disaster in North Carolina with flooding from a hurricane that went inland instead of up the coast. Many people died and the physical destruction will take years to recover from. Some towns in the mountains were washed away completely. I dearly hope you come out of Bert in OK shape. Thanks for the update and glad you got your delivery. It may be a while for the next one.

[@TheGabennn]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Sean! Stay safe!

[@annwright7552]

WOW 😲 I hope villagers homes were saved and that it was a freak storm and won't happen again 🙏 my home is partly below ground level with a sump pump under the floor, alarm went off but thankfully pump managed to keep pace with rising ground water. Water is such a force it's definitely scary. Wishing you well 🙏

[@grumpy_poo]

My relatives are in South Wales and last time their restaurant business was flooded out.... It was horrendous. I messaged them and luckily this time they seem to have got by.... very worrying... I know what it feels like... In 2008 My flat was inundated with flood and sewage water due to storms..... it took months to recover the structure and I lost everything.

[@seanjamescameron]

Where are they? Whats the name of the restaurant? Will pay them a visit after Christmas.

[@grumpy_poo]

@@seanjamescameron LLanedi... Tafarn Y deri.... brilliant food there... lovely people

[@margaretmitchell614]

My daughter was flooded. She lives in Caerphilly and only a month or so finished the house renovation. Now everything is ruined. It is heartbreaking . She needs a new kitchen and everything downstairs. Luckily she is insured.

[@heatherwalton9501]

I heard they are monitoring the coal spoil heaps carefully. There is more rain forecast l think. Stay safe.

[@davidnicholson6406]

So sorry for your neighbors 😢 I hope they will get help to recover. Glad your plot seems to have been spared. Can't wait for further confirmation. All good wishes from Texas. Post again as soon as you can.

[@ShelleyAnderson-g9g]

Saw TreHerbert flooding on the news so was worried for you and all the village. Keep safe ❤

[@seanjamescameron]

Yes that was my footage.

[@ShelleyAnderson-g9g]

@seanjamescameron I thought it was.

[@lindaannelineharwood4891]

What a year this has been for you, Sean. Stay safe and thank you for the update.

[@boucherb1908]

Bright ☀️ in Mumbles today (Tuesday). We're sending it your way Sean and hope that nothing went underwater at the homested. Terrible weather again here last night.

[@susangrindle7426]

Worrying times. I'm assuming your cottage is on higher ground. The run off from the mountains is fierce. My brother and sister in law were lucky last year. The year before they had moved to be nearer family and their old house which was a bungalow got flooded almost to the roof. That was in Catcliffe, Sheffield, it was all in the news as it had flooded before and should have had defences put up near the river plus they weren't warned. Hope you and the girls and the homestead are safe. I'd be on tenterhooks all night..x

[@sherryallen4537]

Thank you Sean for sharing this video! I saw on the news that parts of Wales were flooded and I thought of you and your homestead! It is amazing how quickly water can damage a community. My sister in Vermont has suffered 2 floods in 2 years in a row. I do hope you and your cats as well as your plot will be safe from harm. All the best to you from Massachusetts! 😊🌲🌳

[@carolynjones6524]

Sean ,glad you are ok.My advice clean you gutters ,check pipes ,sort your garden plants and put your garden tools away,then outside safe. Ive done it with my gardener before the storm .Inside I go room to room and check everything and what needs replacing is changed, then ready for Christmas and the winter

[@BethanyLloyd-h6t]

take care, all the best , i'm in Brynamman so fairly high up on the mountain , i hope you'll be ok there , take care , all the best , linda

[@lindaallen78]

Well Sean. I don't usually comment but honestly that one comment and the 'likers' really got my back up. I hope you are sitting down having a cup of tea. I can report that you musn't shoulder the responsibility of the flooding on your shoulders because of your 'tea garden' . I switched straight from your channel to another I follow in North Carolina and that gentleman showed the devastation all around him. Lost everything in his basement and the waters were within two inches of entering his actual living quarters. Many people have died. The community has pulled together, as is yours. As would anyone in their right mind. I'm in Northampton, lots of flooding all over the county and the railway station's tracks look like a canal. Thank you for showing the grim reality of flooding in your part of the world. Look after yourself Sean.

[@tisherbug27]

Prayers this subsides soon! Be careful, Sean!

[@DarkMoonEmporium]

I've been thinking about you. I grew up in the Rhondda Valley, much further downstream from where you are, and every winter we'd be watching the river (which ran past our back yard). My grandparents lived in the street in Pontypridd that's been shown on the news reports (Sion Street) and I remember having to step over a stone barrier at the end of their path and the channels for floodboards outside the front door. A lot has been done to reduce the risk of flooding but when the weather is so extreme it's just overwhelming.

[@annettedawes5755]

Thank you for posting - was thinking of you in that weather Hope the village and yourself doesn’t get any worse for you - Keep safe and have a cup of tea!!

[@HelenBardsley]

Was wondering how you were in all this Take care

[@kayechorley8373]

Hope you grabbed rustys photo from the shed just incase.

[@currentconditions962]

Oh No!!! It’s just so much of situations like this happening every where. Please be careful and stay safe. I hope you have an upper level in your home, or be able to stay in a hotel near by until the river calms. So, sorry for your serene little village. Hopefully soon, everything gets back to normal. From across the pond. Montana USA💛

[@carolwhite6979]

be safe

[@lorrainesherred6458]

Sad for those who got damaged. Glad that you are ok.