How do I find out if an area is prone to flooding in Ireland?

How do I find out if an area is prone to flooding in Ireland?

The first step is to check out the Flood Maps website from the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland. Simply zoom into the area you want to check and use the toggles in the sidebar to check the probability of the area flooding in the future.

What caused the 2008 Irish flash floods?

Torrential rain has resulted in flash floods with Munster and Leinster being the worst affected regions of the country. Met Éireann Meteorologist Jean Bryne explains the downpours were sparked off by, A low pressure system to the south of the country that combined with reasonably warm air over Ireland.

What river in Ireland has flooded?

Such flooding occurs on a number of rivers including the Suir at Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir, the Nore at Kilkenny and the Blackwater at Fermoy and Mallow (21).

How do I know if my house is in a flood risk area?

Check the FEMA flood map. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has a tool that makes it easy to see if your address is in a flood zone. The Flood Map Service Center shows information like flood zones, floodways, and your home’s risk level.

What is the best flood zone to live in?

Flood zone X, also known as flood zone X500, is arguably the safest flood zone designation, as it’s considered to be outside the 500-year floodplain and is also protected by a flood control system, such as a levee or dam, from the 100-year floodplain.

What are Dublin Council doing to cope with future flooding?

Dublin City Council is now in the process of writing its next city development plan, for 2022–2028, which will include decisions on assessing flood risks in areas across the city, and what kind of building should be allowed where.

When did the River Shannon flood 2020?

Flooded Areas Media in Ireland reported some evacuations on 23 February as water from the Shannon crept closer to houses in the village of Springfield, Clonlara in County Clare. Sandbags and pumping stations were delivered to ten houses in the village.

When did the River Shannon flood?

The flooding impacted many people on both sides of the Shannon. Despite the severity of the flood the water level remained slightly lower than during the 1954 disaster. Army units were sent in to patrol the area and ensure the safety of residents. An RTÉ News report broadcast on 4 December 1965.