The family of a 91-year-old woman who died in floods that devastated a small city in North Wales have said she was an "active and independent" mother and grandmother.
The body of Margaret Hughes, who had been due to celebrate her birthday today, was discovered in her flooded home in St Asaph.
"Maggie", as she was known, was found by officers carrying out house-to-house checks as hundreds of waterlogged properties were evacuated following the deluges.
Officers said there were no suspicious circumstances and her death was being treated as unexplained.
The city suffered severe flooding after the River Elwy reached a record high of 14ft 3in (4.35 metres) and burst through flood defences.
This was more than 3ft (1m) deeper than its previous record of 11ft 4in (3.47m) in November 2009.
Prime Minister David Cameron described the damage in St Asaph as "biblical scenes".
In a statement released by North Wales Police, Mrs Hughes' relatives said they were "devastated" by the news of her death.
She was described by her family as "independent and strong willed with a real sense of humour and fun".
David Cameron described the damage in St Asaph as "biblical scenes" The family statement read: "Despite her frailty and age she was still very active and loved nothing more than entertaining her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with cups of tea and mince pies with which she would overwhelm them particularly at Christmas."
Speaking from their Denbighshire home, Mrs Hughes's daughter and four grandsons and granddaughter spoke lovingly of their "Nain".
They said she came from that "old stock" of Welsh farmers who carried on regardless of the circumstances, never complained or moaned and always put the wishes of others before her own.
They recalled how Mrs Hughes, while in her 80s, would take long walks collecting firewood and delivering bundles to her grandchildren, often using the bus to take the firewood to their homes.
The statement continues: "Margaret spent most of her early life working on farms, initially in Cerrig, near Corwen and then Plas Coch in St Asaph where she farmed with her husband for 18 years before moving into Tai'r Felin, St Asaph.
"The family are devastated by the news of her unexpected death."
They said she was still "full of life" and looking forward to Christmas.
They also passed on their sincere thanks for all the messages of support and good will but have now asked for privacy at this "very difficult time".
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