LAST UPDATE | 15 Nov 2025

STORM CLAUDIA MOVED on from Ireland this morning, and this evening, the number of households without power “is in the low hundreds” following a day of severe rain, flooding and high winds.

As of 5:30pm, a few hundred homes, farms and businesses across the country are still without power as a result of the storm, according to the ESB, who have described the impact as “modest and in line with previous such wind warnings”.

A Status Orange rain warning for Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow expired at 8am this morning, while a Status Yellow rain warning covering 13 counties across Leinster and Munster ended at 9am.

Met Éireann said the storm, named earlier this week by Spain’s meteorological agency, brought “significant rainfall accumulation” across the east and south, with some areas seeing up to 60mm of rain in the past 24 hours.

Windy conditions remain in place for a number of counties. Windy.com Windy.com

Gardaí urged the public to continue exercising caution, warning motorists not to attempt to drive through heavily flooded roads, and advising pedestrians to avoid walking through floodwaters due to hidden hazards beneath the surface.

#StormClaudia

The River Road in Ashtown is blocked by flood water. Firefighters from Finglas were on scene. pic.twitter.com/52BPc7oMeR

— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) November 15, 2025

Met Éireann warned that saturated ground means flooding and travel disruption may continue even after the warnings expire.

Power outages

Power outages were widespread across eastern and southern counties after high winds damaged lines yesterday.

The worst-hit areas included Birr in Co Offaly, Kilcullen and Newbridge in Co Kildare, and parts of south Dublin, though outages were also reported along much of the eastern seaboard.

Pedestrians in South Dublin yesterday. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

ESB Networks crews were mobilised in impacted areas since yesterday and continue to respond to power outages where safe to do so.

“We apologise to all homes, farms and businesses impacted for the inconvenience caused,” an ESB spokesperson said.

Flooding risks

Flooding remains a concern today, particularly in counties where heavy overnight rain fell on already saturated ground.

Keith Leonard, national director for fire and emergency management, told RTÉ Radio this morning that a “handful” of premises in Wexford have been flooded, but said the risk at this stage was minimal.

“Generally speaking, I think that the country got away without the worst effects of storm Claudia,” Leonard added.

Dublin City Council said its flood response teams will remain on-site throughout the weekend, citing “particular vigilance” around the River Dodder.

The rhino sculpture in the Dodder in Milltown, Dublin, was barely visible as the river level rose yesterday. David Mac Redmond / The Journal David Mac Redmond / The Journal / The Journal

Reservoir levels are being managed to reduce downstream pressure, while flood defence gates from Beatty’s Avenue to Bath Avenue remain in place.

All city parks were closed until at 11am today.

Approximately 70 flood response staff are currently working across Dublin to tackle localised flooding.

Elsewhere in north Dublin, a colossal amount of sea foam was washed ashore in Loughshinny as a result of Storm Claudia’s strong winds, covering buildings and vehicles.

Sea foam in Loughshinny North Dublin today shared by a follower living there 50 years and has never seen so much before. pic.twitter.com/1fwHAtTTyD

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) November 14, 2025

Wicklow County Council reported “limited” flooding yesterday, but warned that fallen trees continue to pose risks on many routes.

In Cork, where a Yellow warning remains active until 9am, a Level 1 flood response remains in place in the east of the county. Overnight rainfall may have caused excess surface water, and pumping operations remain underway.

The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management said river levels across the east and south will be monitored closely throughout the weekend.

Travel disruption

Travel disruption continues today after yesterday’s cancellations.

Dublin Airport reported some flights were cancelled due to weather conditions, and passengers are advised to check with airlines.

Stena Line cancelled a number of sailings between Dublin and Holyhead, with services resuming only “when safe to do so”.

The port at Holyhead was closed for part of yesterday due to severe conditions.

Leinster Rugby postponed all club games scheduled for yesterday because of unplayable pitches, and clubs struggling with conditions today are being advised to switch venues where possible.