Shannon Catchment Could See Worst Flooding In Years This Week

The National Emergency Coordination Centre is warning of severe flooding in parts of the midlands and southwest later.

Flood warnings remain in place as continuing rainfall also swells streams, rivers and reservoirs.

The National Emergency Coordination Centre has said there is a "high risk" of flooding from Limerick City to Athlone. More Information

And spring tides this coming Friday and Saturday (11-12 December) are set to combine with "the fluvial flood wave coming down the Shannon" that is rated "in the severe category", warned the OPW's Jim Casey, who noted that the Erne catchment is also rising.

Meanwhile, the ESB has increased the flow of water from Parteen Weir at Ardnacrusha to help manage the Shannon's flood waters – but this too may lead to flooding of streets in Limerick city and suburbs.
Flooding update from Limerick City and County Council 11.45AM, Wednesday, 9 December 2015  Limerick City and County Council says it has received confirmation from the ESB of its decision not to change the discharge level at the Parteen Weir from its current level of 375 cubic meters per second (cumecs). The Council indicated however, that water levels along the lower River Shannon at Montpelier, Castleconnell and the Mountshannon Road (Lisnagry) are continuing to rise and that they could elevate further during the next few days. Council staff, assisted by members of the Defence Forces, are continuing to implemen.  Continue..