The south of the country has been dealing with very heavy rainfall today with counties Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Tipperary amongst those hardest hit.
Updating the public on the situation down in Kerry, Carlow Weather tweeted to say:
“The Met Éireann station in Killarney has recorded 39.8mm since midnight and it recorded 24.9mm between 7pm and midnight yesterday.
“That makes it 64.7mm in under 24 hours and still raining!”
The Met Éireann station in Killarney has recorded 39.8mm since midnight and it recorded 24.9mm between 7pm and midnight yesterday.
That makes it 64.7mm in under 24 hours and still raining! pic.twitter.com/25gkUqRyaN
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) February 23, 2021
A Status Orange weather warning remains in place for counties Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford unil 9pm tonight with Met Éireann advising that very heavy rain will cause further river and surface water flooding. According to forecasters, 50 to 80mm of rainfall is possible with that figure higher again in mountainous regions.
Images shared online show the extent of the damage.
Rain stopped play : Flooding in Mallow Co Cork today. Outdoor games won’t be resumed in Bishop Casey memorial park for a while yet. 📸 @niallcarsonpa for@PAImages @CarlowWeather @MetEireann pic.twitter.com/9fzZidOAK9
— Press Photographers Ireland CLG (@PressPhoto_IRL) February 23, 2021
A view of a flooded Lee fields today. Take care out there everyone! 🌧️☔ #StaySafe #CorkCity pic.twitter.com/OA8UT9ftWg
— Old Cork WaterWorks Experience (@lifetimelabcork) February 23, 2021
Flooding from the Gweestin river a tributary of the #Laune near #Ballymalis in #Kerry https://t.co/OPIiq3G9Va
— Flood Information Service Ireland (@floodingireland) February 23, 2021
2🚜 tractor cabs keep within speed limit as farmers tend to their flocks. Lot of flooding in Kerry today after overnight rain. Water still rising 🦺 #tractors #flood #kerryfarmers #theonlywaytotravel @PPAI_IRL @farmersjournal #wheresthesunshineTwo pic.twitter.com/hB8NMXbYHW
— macmonagle (@MACMONAGLE) February 23, 2021
Warning motorists to exercise extreme caution while out and about, AA Roaedwatch has been sharing a number of helpful tips to drivers.
Cork, Tipperary and Kerry are the counties most affected by flooding and surface water this evening.
Weather warnings remain in place for all counties – so take extreme care if making a journey.
Live updates here: https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE pic.twitter.com/jqelvrUWpN— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) February 23, 2021
Caution advised across the county with v wet conditions this afternoon. Flooding on a number of routes, incl the N72 (pictured) & nearby Milltown/Fossa Rd, as well as around Glenflesk and Kilgarvan. Updates at https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE
📸 Kerry County Council @countykerry pic.twitter.com/dtyuptGbpp
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) February 23, 2021
I’m not sure wellies alone will suffice… a dingy would probably be a better investment.
Header image via Twitter/Kerry County Council
