Fingal County Council

Flooding and Roads Updates - Our crews are responding to flooding and issues across the county. Please see our Facebook and Instagram feed for updates

Rabhadh Báistí Buí Tá Met Éireann tar éis Rabhadh Báistí Buí a eisiúnt do Bhaile Átha Cliath go dtí 3pm Dé hAoine 6 Feabhra. Tá rabhadh aimsire ann freisin maidir le báisteach throm don tseachtain. Le linn na tréimhse sin, is féidir go mbeidh tuilte abhann, tuilte áitiúla, agus dálaí dúshlánacha taistil ann. Meabhrúchán tábhachtach sábháilteachta duit: fan glan ar bhruacha abhann, ar shruthanna agus ar chanálacha, toisc gur féidir le leibhéil uisce ardú go han-tapa. Déan cinnte de go bhfanann leanaí agus peataí an-ghlan ar uiscebhealaí agus ar aon limistéir faoi thuile. Agus ná déan dearmad ar an gcomhairle ó Gharda Cósta na hÉireann: “Fan Siar, Fan Ard, Fan Tirim”. Tá súil ghéar á coinneáil ag an gComhairle ar leibhéil na n-aibhneacha agus ar dhálaí cósta, agus táimid i dteagmháil rialta leis an nGrúpa Náisiúnta Comhordaithe Éigeandálaí de réir mar atá an drochaimsir a thosaigh le déanaí ag leanúint ar aghaidh. Tá ár bhfoirne fós ar fuireachas agus tá siad réidh le déileáil le haon fhadhbanna tuilte. Mar réamhchúram, cuireadh málaí gainimh i roinnt áiteanna chun cabhrú le haon tionchair fhéideartha a laghdú.

The rain has eased after a rough few days of downpours and big waves, however a Status Yellow Rain Warning remains in place until midday. Ground is saturated, rivers are high, and more rain could mean localised flooding and difficult travel conditions. According to @MetÉireann we’ve had between two‑and‑a‑half to three times the usual rainfall this week — but the hope is that the weekend should be a bit drier. Regardless, please take care - stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals. Water levels can rise quickly. Keep children and pets well away from flooded areas. As the @IrishCoastGuard says: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.” Council teams are monitoring river and coastal conditions, staying in touch with the National Emergency Coordination Group, and are on standby. Sandbags are in place in key areas. We’ll share updates on any road closures or diversions via our social media channels.

UPDATE: All roads in Skerries have now reopened Please be advised that roads in Skerries which were closed earlier have now reopened. Please continue to exercise caution while Status Orange rain warning ⚠️ continues

In case there was any doubt about the shocking weather we've had of late, to see this footage sent through by Maxi McCann around the Estuary that shows just what heavy rain on saturated ground combined with high river levels and high tides can do.

Tá Met Éireann tar éis Rabhadh Báistí Oráiste a eisiúnt do Bhaile Átha Cliath ó Meanlae Déardaoin 5 Feabhra go dtí 12 meanlae Dé hAoine 6. Tá rabhadh aimsire ann freisin maidir le báisteach throm don tseachtain seo. Agus an baol ann go dtitfidh tuilleadh báisteach throm agus ceathanna báistí ar thalamh atá báite ag uisce, in éineacht le leibhéil arda abhann, is féidir go dtarlóidh an méid seo a leanas: • Tuilte áitiúla • Tuilte abhann • Dálaí deacra taistil Is féidir le baill den phobal agus ionadaithe tofa tuairiscí ar shaincheisteanna a thabhairt le fios a raibh tuile agus crainn thite mar chúis leo, trí ghlao ar 01-8905000. Tá foireann na seirbhíse sin ag oibriú ar bhonn 24/7. Déanfar na tuairiscí seo a chur i gcuntas agus a mheasúnú. Beidh bóithre faoi uisce agus tá fainic á chur go tréan ar thiománaithe a bheith rí-chúramach agus gan a ghabháil tré thuilte.

It's wet and is going to be for a while yet. With this miserable weather continuing, @MetÉireann have now issued a Status Orange Rain Warning for Dublin. That is in play from 12pm today until 12pm tomorrow. There will be periods of very heavy rainfall falling on ground that is already saturated, combined with high river levels and elevated tides, we can expect to see some localised flooding, possible flooding along the full length of rivers, and difficult travel conditions. High spring tides (around 1.45pm), combined with the forecast rain and potential storm surges means there's risks of wave overtopping and flooding in coastal areas. A key safety reminder for everyone: please keep your distance from riverbanks, streams and canals, as rising water levels can happen very quickly. Make sure children and pets stay well away from waterways and any flooded areas. And remember the advice of the Irish Coast Guard: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.” We are keeping a close eye on river levels and coastal conditions, and we’re in regular contact with the National Emergency Coordination Group as the weather goes on. Our crews remain on standby and are ready to deal with any flooding issues. As a precaution, sandbags have been placed in a number of locations to help reduce any potential impacts. If you need to report flooding, fallen trees or similar issues, please call Fingal’s Emergency Line on 01 890 5000. This is the quickest way to make sure incidents are logged and dealt with promptly by our teams.

‼️Updates: 🟠Status Orange Rainfall warning issued for Dublin, Valid 12:00 today until 12:00 06/02 ➡️A Status Yellow Rainfall warning issued prior to Orange for Wicklow & Dublin, 09:00-12:00 today ➡️Timing updates issued to other warnings. Visit: met.ie/warnings-today…

High spring tide today at 1pm High spring tides today and in the coming days combined with strong winds and surge, may cause wave overtopping and some coastal flooding in the Fingal area. The current high coastal water levels will impede river discharge and may increase flood risk in low-lying areas especially at high tide which is expected at 1pm this afternoon. The public are asked to take head of signage on road flood signage and report any flooding to 018905000 *note image is from yesterday

There's @MetÉireann Status Yellow Rain Warning for Dublin from 3am tomorrow (Thurs 5 Feb) until 3am Friday (6 Feb), with the risk of river flooding, localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions. Alongside High spring tides over the coming days, combined with strong winds and surge, may also cause wave overtopping and some coastal flooding in the Fingal area. High coastal water levels may slow river discharge and increase flood risk in low‑lying areas, especially around today’s 1pm high tide. Please stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals, and keep children and pets away from all waterways and flooded areas. Remember the Irish Coast Guard advice: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”

There is a @MetÉireann Status Yellow Rain warning in place for Dublin from 6am - 9pm tomorrow (Tues, 3 Feb), with further heavy rain falling on saturated ground combined with high river levels and high tides. The council is keeping a close eye on river levels and coastal conditions, and we’re in regular contact with the National Emergency Coordination Group as the recent weather continues. Our crews remain on standby and are ready to deal with any flooding issues. As a precaution, sandbags have been placed along the Liffey from the Strawberry Beds to Laraghcon to help reduce any potential impacts. There is also a weather advisory for the week ahead, with heavy and persistent rainfall expected right through to February 9th. Because the ground is already saturated and river levels are high, there’s a risk of flooding. If you need to report flooding, fallen trees or similar issues, please call Fingal’s Emergency Line on 01 890 5000. This is the quickest way to make sure incidents are logged and dealt with promptly by our teams. We kindly ask that incidents aren’t reported through social media, as they may not be seen quickly and could delay our response. We’re monitoring the situation closely and are here to help if needed.

Tá Met Éireann tar éis Rabhadh Báistí Stádais Bhuí breise do Bhaile Átha Cliath a eisiúint don Luan an 2 Feabhra go dtí An Mháirt 3 Feabhra. Tá rabhadh aimsire ann freisin maidir le báisteach throm don tseachtain atá romhainn. Agus an baol ann go dtitfidh tuilleadh báisteach throm agus ceathanna báistí ar thalamh atá báite ag uisce, in éineacht le leibhéil arda abhann, is féidir go dtarlóidh an méid seo a leanas: • Tuilte áitiúla • Tuilte abhann • Dálaí deacra taistil Bailí: Ó 9pm Dé Luain an 02/02/2026 go dtí 1pm Dé Máirt an 03/02/2026 , agus baol tuilte ann Comhairle aimsire Met Éireann don tseachtain. Leanfaidh tréimhsí báistí troma agus leanúnacha ar aghaidh i rith na seachtaine dar tosach an 2 Feabhra, go háirithe i gcontaetha cósta an deiscirt agus an oirthir. Titfidh báisteach ar thalamh sáithithe ina bhfuil leibhéil arda abhann agus táthar ag súil le taoide arda an tseachtain seo. Mar thoradh air sin, beidh tuilleadh tuilte feadh aibhneacha agus i gceantair chósta. Moltar go láidir monatóireacht ghéar a dhéanamh ar dhálaí aimsire áitiúla trí met.ie agus sonraí tomhsaire abhann waterlevel.ie . Bailí: Ó 11am Dé Domhnaigh an 01/02/2026 go dtí Mean Oíche Dé Luain 09/02/2026

Met Éireann have issued a further Yellow Rain Warning with effect from tomorrow Monday 2nd and into Tuesday 3rd with risk of flooding. There is also a weather Advisory for heavy rain for all coming week. Met Éireann Weather Warning: Status Yellow - Rain warning for Dublin, Louth, Wicklow Further heavy rain falling on saturated ground combined with high river levels and high tides will lead to: Localised flooding River flooding Difficult travel conditions Valid: 21:00 Monday 02/02/2026 to 13:00 Tuesday 03/02/2026 Issued: 10:34 Sunday 01/02/2026 Met Éireann Weather advisory for week. Spells of heavy and persistent rainfall will continue through the week of 02nd February, particularly in southern and eastern coastal counties.Rain will fall on saturated ground where river levels are high with high tides expected this week. This will lead to further flooding along rivers and in coastal areas. Close monitoring of local weather conditions via met.ie and river gauge data waterlevel.ie is strongly advised. Event: Advisory Valid from: Sun. 01/02 @ 11AM Valid to: Mon. 09/02 @ 12AM (midnight)

❗️Be aware, stay updated & stay safe ℹ️Check with your local authority on potential local flood risks & our web/app on further weather updates⬇️ 1⃣met.ie/warnings-tomor… 2⃣met.ie/national-forec… 3⃣met.ie/forecasts/mete…

Fingal County Council has made an order for the temporary closure of Baldoyle Road & Warrenhouse Road (R809) between the junction of Dublin Road and Dublin Street /The Mall, Baldoyle following an application from Irish Rail. The closure is to facilitate works to the Baldoyle Level Crossing. The period of the temporary closure will be from 20:00PM, Saturday 31st of January 2026 to 22:00PM, Monday 2nd of February 2026. see fingal.ie/RoadClosures

The @IrishRedCross has a dedicated phone helpline (01 642 4648) in place to support anyone distressed by flood damage to their home, property or business caused by Storm Chandra. 📞 The helpline is for people who would like to speak to someone who can provide them with a supportive ‘listening ear’ and make callers aware of other support services. ⚠️If you do need to report anything in your area, please contact our Emergency/Out of Hours number: 018905000 ⚠️

Recent prolonged and heavy rainfall in the River Liffey catchment has caused a significant rise in water levels at the Poulaphouca Reservoir. As storage capacity there is limited, @ESBGroup have advised that they may need to release some of the excess water, resulting in higher flows in the River Liffey. This could cause flooding along the river, including the Strawberry Beds area in Dublin 15. As a precautionary measure, the council has placed sandbags along the Liffey from the Strawberry Beds to Laraghcon to help mitigate any potential impact. We continue to monitor conditions closely, and our crews in Dublin 15 are on standby to provide assistance if required. If you need to report flooding, fallen trees or similar issues, please contact Fingal’s Emergency Line on 01 890 5000. This ensures incidents are logged and dealt with promptly by our teams. We ask that issues not be reported via social media so they can be addressed as efficiently as possible.

❗️Timing update⚠️Rain Warning🟡🌧️ ➡️Carlow Dublin Kilkenny Louth Wexford Wicklow Waterford ⏳12:00 Fri to 00:00 Sat ‼️Water has limited capacity to soak into the ground, so runoff may increase quickly especially in low lying or poorly drained areas⚠️ ℹ️met.ie/warnings-today…

We will be carrying out an enhanced Road Safety and Traffic Enforcement campaign over the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend from 0700hrs Thursday 29th January 2026 to 0700hrs Tuesday 3rd February 2026. #KeepingPeopleSafe

Water Safety Ireland, @IrishCoastGuard and the @RNLI have released a water safety appeal ahead of the St Brigid’s Bank holiday weekend. Before you head to the coast or into the water, check the weather 🌧️, check the conditions, and stay well back from the edge. Strong winds, rough seas and rising water levels can turn dangerous fast. ⚠️ To read the full press release please see the link in bio. #stbrigidsday #bankholiday #enjoythewaterrespecttherisk