Met Éireann have issued a Status Orange Rainfall Warning Across Cork County

The groundwater levels are currently elevated following Sunday’s heavy rain with water tables levels predicated to reach higher levels tonight and into tomorrow evening.

Intense rain this afternoon will lead to some flooding and disruption. Up to 25mm of rain is forecasted with heavy downpours expected.

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this morning to assess preparations with crews deployed clear drains in areas prone to flooding.  Pumps have been deployed and are on standby at known flooding locations throughout the county.

Throughout the period of the warning, throughout today, Cork County Council is asking road users to exercise extreme caution as driving conditions may be hazardous, with surface flooding possible or fallen trees and branches.  Motorists are advised to avoid driving through flowing or standing water and to exercise caution during heavy rain. Motorists are also asked to be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.

Issues such as fallen trees, flooding and road damage should be reported to the Council’s emergency out of hours number at (021) 4800048 or your local Council Office during working hours, details of which can be found by visiting the following link: Municipal Districts Contact Numbers.

Cork County Council will continue to monitor this situation.