The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) and its associated subgroups met again on Tuesday to continue evaluating the flooding situation and to prepare for the possibility of further flooding later this week, reports Breaking News.
Dublin, Louth and Wicklow remain under a Status Yellow rain warning, which is due to stay in place until 9pm on Tuesday night, reports Breaking News.
Status Yellow rain warnings for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork and Waterford ended at 3pm.
Met Éireann said additional heavy rainfall on already saturated ground, together with elevated river levels and high tides, is likely to cause localised flooding, river flooding and hazardous travel conditions, reports Breaking News.
The NECG said relevant Government departments, agencies and local authorities are on alert for challenging conditions in the days ahead that could result in flooding in certain areas.
Work is ongoing to put measures in place to reduce the potential impact of further rainfall and to ensure readiness to respond to any flooding incidents, reports Breaking News.
High spring tides in the coming days, combined with strong winds and storm surge, may result in wave overtopping as well as coastal and estuarine flooding.
The NECG is urging the public to remain alert to the risk of flooding, noting that conditions can change rapidly and even small amounts of rain may have serious effects in areas where rivers are already high or ground conditions are saturated, reports Breaking News.
Members of the public are advised to check their local authority websites and social media channels for updates on road closures, flooding information and community alerts.
Local authorities are assessing roads that were damaged during recent flooding and, in some cases, roads may need to remain closed due to safety concerns, reports Breaking News.
People are advised to allow for disruption when travelling and to plan additional time for journeys. Drivers should reduce speed, anticipate surface water, debris and poor visibility, and should not ignore Road Closed signs or attempt to drive through floodwater.
Flooding may affect transport services, and the public is advised to check with transport operators before travelling, reports Breaking News.
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Anyone impacted by flooding who requires assistance is advised to contact their local authority. Out-of-hours emergency contact numbers are in operation throughout the weekend, with details available on local authority websites.
An Emergency Response Payment is available to support people living in properties that have been directly affected by flooding, reports Breaking News.
Community Welfare Officers are operating on the ground in affected areas to support the humanitarian response. The closing date for applications for Stage 1 of the Emergency Response Payment is Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
Any household affected by severe weather can access this support by contacting the Community Welfare Service on 0818 60 70 80, reports Breaking News.
An Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme is also available for small businesses as well as community, voluntary and sporting organisations impacted by flooding.
The maximum payment under the scheme has been increased from €20,000 to €100,000 for the most severely affected premises, and eligibility has been extended to organisations employing up to 50 people, reports Breaking News.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to exercise extra caution due to the continued rain warnings.
Road users in areas affected by flooding are encouraged to check local traffic updates and weather conditions before beginning any journey, reports Breaking News.
The following guidance is being issued to road users in response to the current weather warnings:
- Drivers should reduce speed and allow for greater braking distances in wet conditions, particularly on high-speed roads such as dual carriageways and motorways where the risk of aquaplaning is increased;
- Exercise additional caution when travelling behind heavy goods vehicles, as spray can significantly reduce visibility, and maintain a distance where mirrors remain visible;
- If a road ahead is flooded, choose an alternative route and do not attempt to drive through the water, as floodwater may be deeper than expected and hazards such as collapsed verges or fallen debris may be hidden;
- Do not ignore Road Closed signs, as the road may be unsafe and damage could be concealed beneath floodwater, placing lives at risk. Road users should always follow official diversions and obey closures put in place by local authorities or An Garda SÃochána;
- After driving through water, motorists should proceed slowly while lightly applying the brakes to help dry them;
- Drivers should use dipped headlights at all times.
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