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LOCAL AUTHORITIES ACROSS the east and south-east of the country are preparing for another round of possible flooding today, with heavy rain and and high tides on the way over the next 24 hours.
In Enniscorthy, which was badly affected last week when the River Slaney burst its banks during Storm Chandra, Cathaoirleach Barbara-Anne Murphy said that authorities remain fully mobilised.
“They’re meeting every single day about it,” Murphy said.
“They’re still on full alert in Enniscorthy and they’re not taking their eye off the ball – that will continue well after the weekend.”
She added that Enniscorthy “may avoid the worst” of the rain today, but said that Wexford will once again be hit by heavy rainfall.
“We have a long, soft coastline in County Wexford and it’s all very vulnerable at the moment,” Murphy said.
Wexford County Council has deployed an ‘aquadam’ interim defence in Enniscorthy, a temporary, water-filled portable enclosure used to control, divert, or contain water for flood protection and construction.
The council is also coordinating further measures with the Office of Public Works (OPW), who monitor water levels nationwide.
Residents are being asked to prepare their homes in flood-prone areas, and sandbags distributed last week and yesterday at the Whitemill depot can be reused if stored safely.
“Make sure that you listen to all the alerts. Make sure that you are prepared,” Murphy added.
South Dublin Fianna Fáil councillor Emma Murphy, whose local area close to the Dodder river area was hit hard by flooding last week, said that the effects of Storm Chandra are still being felt.
She added that authorities have put measures in place over the past few days to reduce the risk.”There are a number of people and business owners still feeling the effects,” Murphy said.
“We’ve been reassured by authorities that anything that is needed is there this week. Sandbags and other prevention measures have been put in place, particularly around schools and high-risk areas.
Dublin City Council has warned that river levels remain high and a high tides advisory is in effect.
Coastal carparks at Sandymount and Clontarf, the Clontarf cycle lane, and the Eden Quay Boardwalk floodgates (movable barriers used to control, stop, or release water flow in rivers) remain closed.
Flood gates along the River Dodder are also shut, and crews are actively clearing debris and monitoring river levels.
Cruagh Road Closure - Rain run off associated with storm Chandra has resulted in a section of the retaining wall on Cruagh Road collapsing. The collapsed section of wall is 150m south of Cruagh Cemetery. https://t.co/mpBINpUNP1
— SDCC (@sdublincoco) February 4, 2026
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“The advice is the same as last week: stay safe and report concerns immediately to the council so targeted action can be taken,” Murphy said.
She added that after unprecedented rainfall over the past two weeks, playing pitches across the county remain waterlogged, impacting local sports clubs, businesses, and communities, and that the council has been working to ensure resources are in place for areas most at risk.
“Report, report, report is my advice, ” Murphy said.
“If you have a fear that the river is getting too high, tell us and other authorities straight away, because it means we can deal with it as quickly as possible.”
Preparations for possible flooding are also well underway in Wicklow and Waterford, the two counties which are expected to experience the most rainfall today.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Wicklow and Waterford, while Yellow warnings are in place for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Louth, Monaghan, Tipperary, and Wexford.
Forecasters warned that very heavy rain falling on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and spring tides, could lead to localised flooding, river overflows, coastal wave overtopping, and widespread travel disruption.
Wicklow County Council said its teams are monitoring rivers and roads and are “in a state of readiness” in any issues arise.
Sandbags are being distributed following assessment, Civil Defence units are on standby, and Community Support Centres can be opened if needed, a spokesperson said.
Several county roads remain partially or fully closed following previous flooding, and authorities continue to assess other areas as waters recede.
(The full list of local road closures in Co Wicklow can be found here.)
Waterford City and County Council has warned that heavy rain, already saturated ground, and high river levels may lead to river and urban flooding, overland flows, and difficult travelling conditions later today.
Sandbags are available at depots across the county, and flood defence barriers will be activated at key locations during high tide.
Car parks will be closed as a precaution, and residents are urged to follow the Irish Coast Guard advice to “Stay back, stay high, stay dry.”
Please be advised that due to the Orange Rain Warning for #Waterford the following car parks in are at risk of flooding, and as a precautionary measure, will be closed to the public 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟰𝘁𝗵) 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹… pic.twitter.com/8lDvk3bMlG
— Waterford City & County Council (@WaterfordCounci) February 4, 2026
Elsewhere, Louth County Council has said that Wellington Quay in Drogheda may flood during high tide, with surge levels potentially reaching nearly 40cm today.
Motorists are being advised to avoid Haymarket Bridge during peak tidal periods later today.
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group will be monitoring conditions closely throughout the day, with councils sharing resources and equipment to support flood-prone areas.
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