Midleton flood alert system records highest levels since launch amid rising river concerns

Midleton’s AI-driven early warning system recorded its highest water levels since May, prompting renewed calls for council support

An aerial view of Connolly Street leading up to Midleton Library, on the town's Main Street, during flooding in Storm Babet in October 2023. Picture: Guileen Coast Guard unit.

The first early warning flood alert system of its kind in Ireland recorded its highest readings this morning since it was launched earlier this year.

The Midleton Early Warning System (MEWS) — a free text alert service introduced in Midleton in May — began sending alerts to 5,000 registered users from 10.15am today.