Limerick City Centre recorded the highest tides in over half a century last night (Tuesday 02 Jan 2018) during Storm Eleanor. A high tide of 7.1 metres coupled with a storm surge of 1.8 metres resulted in flooding along the quays in Limerick city and a number of other areas and properties in the city and county.
Limerick City and County Council continues to monitor weather situation
Flood defence barriers had been put in place by Limerick City and County Council as part of preparations for the arrival of Storm Eleanor.
Road flooding occurred in George’s Quay, O’Callaghan Strand, Clancy Strand, Merchant’s Quay, Sarsfield House area and Watch House Cross/ Kileely.
Flood defences along the boardwalk along Bishop’s, Howley’s and Harvey’s Quays held, which meant the roads remained passable.
Surface water was on roads across the city and county with the Dock Road, and sections of Corbally Road particularly affected.
Two houses and a pub in The Quays area of Askeaton were flooded as was the car park of Askeaton Swimming Pool.
Two houses near JJ Bowles Pub in Thomondgate and three houses at the bottom of Mill Road, Corbally were also affected.
The tide (along with the surge) was higher than those recorded during the flooding in King’s Island and surrounding areas in January 2014.
During Storm Eleanor Limerick City and County Council also dealt with trees down on roads at:
- Near Pallas Food, Newcastle West
- Galbally Road at Ballylanders
- Emly Road out of Hospital
- Kilmallock – Bruff Road
- Mohernagh, Ballyhahill near Glin
- Caher Road, Mungret
- Brick Lodge, Clarina
- Ardagh
All trees have since been removed.
Limerick City and County Council crews remain on alert as there are further high tides and high winds due.
This evening (Wed 03 Jan 2018) a high tide of 7.1 metres at 7.27pm is expected while tomorrow morning (Thu 04 Jan 2018) there will be a high tide of 7.3 metres at 7.46am.
Duty engineers will continue to monitor the situation and crews are on standby to deal with incidents.
Met Eireann has issued a YELLOW Wind Warning for Limerick, the rest of Munster, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow.
West to Southwest winds veering West to Northwest 55 to 65 km/hr gusts 90 to 110km/hr.
This is valid from 3am until 1pm on Thursday 04 January 2018.
Further rainfall is also forecast.
The local authority is urging people to be careful close to open water and mindful of strong winds.
For more information about being prepared for adverse weather conditions, visit www.winterready.ie
Limerick City and County Council has instructed that Temporary Emergency Provisions for those in emergency accommodation, which usually operates 9pm to 9am remain open on a 24 hour basis during the inclement weather.
Anyone in need of support for homelesses in Limerick region is urged to contact the 24/7 helpline 1800 606060.
Limerick City and County Council has also been in contact with the HSE and Gardaí, part of the #LKWorkingTogether group.