13 properties hit by tidal flooding in West Cork

Flooding in Bantry on Saturday. Picture: Cork County Council

Around 13 properties have been affected by tidal flooding in Bantry, Cork County Council has said.

The council said the damage is as a result of spring tides combined with a tidal surge.

They said that council roads staff and fire service have been in the area since 3am this morning.

The council urged people to exercise caution if travelling through the town today.

Bantry Fire Brigade that "high tides and possible storm surge due again this afternoon and Monday".

Approximately 13 properties have been effected by tidal flooding in Bantry as a result of spring tides combined with a tidal surge.

Council roads staff and fire service have been in the area since 3.00am this morning.

Please exercise caution if travelling through the town. pic.twitter.com/pVqUgge6gI

— Cork County Council (@Corkcoco) November 15, 2020

The incident follows flooding on Saturday night and Sunday morning in the county after a high tide warning.

On Saturday night, the River Lee breached the wall at Clark’s Bridge in Cork City centre at high tide causing some localised flooding.

Morrisons Island in the city centre also saw some spot flooding but gardaí said that there are no reports of any major incidents so far.

Gardaí have reported heavy flooding on the Strand Rd in Carrigaline and flooding was also reported on the R612 between Carrigaline and Crosshaven.

Significant flooding has also been reported on the Bailick Rd in Midleton and motorists were advised to take alternative routes for a time.

Spot flooding at Wandesford Quay, Cork, at high tide on Saturday afternoon following heavy rainfall during the week. Picture: Denis Minihane

High tide is expected again at 5.30am in Cork city centre.

Beware. Flooding in #cork city Clark's bridge #scary wall leaking @EoinBearla @savecorkcity pic.twitter.com/XyAnPNrAHm

— Mouse Donegal (@MouseDonegal) November 14, 2020

Cork City Council had warned of a flood risk today and tomorrow due to high spring tides.

In Limerick city, excess surface water has been reported along Clancy Strand after the River Shannon burst its banks.

The council was notified and motorists were cautioned to take care in the area.

A series of Status Yellow wind warnings were also issued by Met Éireann today.