Pictures: Flooding affecting parts of Cork A flooded town park in Mallow, Co Cork after the River Blackwater broke its banks. . Picture Dan Linehan
Cork City Council has moved to advise the public that the current severe weather event is not over . Flooding on the Lee road, Cork city.
In a statement this afternoon, the council said that due to the waterlogged land, tree roots foundations are weakened and run-off of rainwater into rivers and on to roads is increased . The continuing adverse weather conditions will lead to further river flooding this evening, the council said. A partly submerged bus shelter in Mallow, Co Cork after the River Blackwater broke its banks. . Picture Dan Linehan
Mon, 22 Feb, 2021 - 15:19
Crews deployed and flood barriers erected in Cork towns as council prepares for heavy rain and likely flooding
Due to a risk of flooding, Cork County Hall will be closed to the public Monday, Tuesday, and potentially Wednesday on a precautionary basis due to the risk of flooding.
Roisin Burke
Cork County Council has taken precautionary measures ahead of a Status Orange Rainfall Warning issued by Met Eireann, closing County Hall as well as putting up flood barriers in Fermoy and Mallow.
The national weather forecaster has predicted very heavy rain forecast for Monday night and throughout Tuesday for Cork County, which is likely to cause further river and surface water flooding.
Spot flooding across Cork city and county with heavy rain set to continue
As flooding has worsened, Inchigaggin Lane is now closed. Picture credit: Cork City Council
Amy Nolan
Spot flooding has occurred in a number of areas in the city and county as heavy rainfall and strong winds continue to batter Cork.
Met Éireann s Status Yellow rainfall and wind warnings will remain in effect until 4pm today.
⚠️As flooding has worsened, Inchigaggin Lane is now closed.
Driving conditions are poor so please continue to drive with care.
Some of the current road restrictions across the city may continue until tomorrow, Saturday ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/3XllMlvSm8 Cork City Council #StayHome #StaySafe (@corkcitycouncil) February 19, 2021
Cork City Council warns of flood risk
Cork City Council is warning that there is a risk of flooding in parts of the city this weekend.
Cork City Council is warning that there is a risk of flooding in parts of the city this weekend.
A high astronomical spring tide will occur at 6.40am on Saturday morning, and the local authority said this tide is predicted to cause minor localised flooding along low-lying quays such as Morrison’s Quay, Fr Mathew Quay, Fr Mathew St, Union Quay, Trinity Bridge, South Terrace, Rutland St, Sawmill St, Lavitts Quay, Kyrls St, Kyrls Quay, Crosses Green, Proby’s Quay, Sharman Crawford St, and Wandesford Quay.