Met Éireann Weather advisory
Met Éireann has advised that there remains a risk of flooding in Waterford and the Southeast, due to High Astronomical Tide (HAT) and saturated grounds, that could lead to localised and river flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
Waterford City and County Council’s severe weather management team attended the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group (NECG) this morning and ground crews have been working throughout the weekend for clean-up operations.
Public safety advice:
- After last week’s heavy rainfall, many rivers remain at or above bank-full. Generally lower rainfall accumulations over the bank holiday weekend have allowed most rivers to peak and are now stabilised. However, further rainfall overnight on south and east coasts has led to a rise again to a rise in levels in these locations.
- Heavy rainfall is moving up from the south today, with highest totals in the south and east. Any additional rainfall could trigger further localised flooding given current ground and river conditions.
- High spring tides over the coming days, combined with strong winds and surge, may cause wave overtopping and coastal flooding.
- High coastal levels will impede river discharge and increase flood risk in low-lying coastal and estuarine areas, especially at high tide.
- Close monitoring of local weather forecasts (www.met.ie), river and coastal levels is strongly advised.
Waterford City and County Council advises the public to continue to exercise caution, heed public safety advice and avoid driving through flowing or standing water and if the road ahead is flooded, do not enter, turn around and find another route. Motorists are also reminded to be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desk on 0818 10 20 20. Outside of office hours calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.
Emergency Response Payment for households
An Emergency Response Payment is available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by flooding. Community Welfare Officers are active on the ground in affected areas to support the humanitarian response. The date for receipt of applications for Stage 1 of the Emergency Response Payment has been extended to Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Any homeowner who needs to access the support can contact the Community Welfare Service by phoning 0818 60 70 80. The phoneline is open over the bank holiday weekend. Full details of the scheme and how to apply are available at www.gov.ie/erp
Humanitarian Flooding Scheme
An Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme for small businesses and community, voluntary and sports organisations affected by flooding is open. The Scheme is administered by the Irish Red Cross on behalf of the Department and full details and application forms are available at https://www.redcross.ie/stormchandra/.
Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
Emergency 999/112
Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050
