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<\/a><\/p>\nIreland\u2019s Weather Channel\u2019s Cathal Nolan says\u00a0\u201cWe have the risk over the next 48 hours in some elevated parts of Wicklow and parts of Wexford of seeing a further 70\/80mm based on some of the weather models which of course at any time would be somewhat concerning but given the extent of flooding we\u2019ve seen of late, the waterlogged soils that we have and the height of the rivers, it\u2019s very concerning indeed\u201d.<\/p>\n
He adds; \u201cThe yellow rainfall warning is for two separate events essentially there\u2019s heavy rain expected through this afternoon and this evening into parts of the east and south east in particular, though across other parts of the country as well, and into tomorrow, particularly so through the late afternoon\/evening hours, further heavy bands of rain are expected to push up from the south east impacting many of those counties that were affected on Monday morning with the extensive flooding from Storm Chandra\u201d.<\/p>\n
Carlow County Council deployed a high pressure pump from reserves to Quay in Tinnahinch yesterday evening to deal with some flooding and had more rescues including a driver of a commercial vehicle who drove into flooded waters so they\u2019re reminding people to turn back and not drive through floods.<\/p>\n
There are currently five pumps deployed and working in Carlow municipal district, two in Muine Bheag MD and one in Tullow MD with three others in reserve while sandbags are available from pallets at locations throughout the county.<\/p>\n
Roads\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Quay in Graignamanagh<\/a> was closed again last evening and this morning KCLR Breakfast listeners tell us the following too have been impacted;<\/p>\n Monarue Cross, R448 to Knocktopher (12:30pm, Friday 30th Jan) \ue10d Alan O\u2019Reilly of Carlow Weather has this warning;<\/p>\n River Slaney outside Tullow high and rising quickly again after over 50mm fell on Wicklow Moutains pic.twitter.com\/QxyhvDap2o<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n While one KCLR Breakfast listener sent on this;<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how #Inistioge<\/a> in county #Kilkenny<\/a> is looking this morning, thanks to a #KCLRbreakfast<\/a> listener. pic.twitter.com\/UxcQcqbePA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KCLR 96FM (@kclr96fm) January 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Bernadette Kiely tells us river levels in Thomastown are the highest so far this week as her photos show.<\/p>\n The Abhainn R\u00ed\/Kings River in Callan has pretty much taken over the Moat Field and Abbey Meadow, spilling out right across the KCAT carpark \u2013 with the arts centre there remaining closed today (Friday, 30th January).<\/p>\n In Kilkenny city, the River Breagagh is across the Waterbarrack pitch.<\/p>\n While the River Nore is very high and fast-flowing.<\/p>\n River Nore levels high in #Kilkenny<\/a> city and she\u2019s flowing fast too at 6:30am this Friday morning. Got something to share? Text \/whatsapp straight to studio 083 306 96 96 pic.twitter.com\/RjuzdbezuB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KCLR 96FM (@kclr96fm) January 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Carlow County Council has attended a meeting with the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management, Met Eireann and other key stakeholders and has the following updated public safety message:<\/p>\n We would ask motorists never to drive into standing water and flooded roads.\u00a0 Our Roads Teams and Fire Services have dealt with a number of incidents across the county and ask road users not to pass road closed and road flooded signs\u00a0\u2013 please turn back and use another route. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\nThe R700 in Inistioge Village is closed (10:45am, Friday 30th Jan)
\nThe Quay in Thomastown has now closed (8:40am, Friday 30th Jan)
\nGarryhill \/ Fenagh road closed fallen tree (8am, Friday 30th Jan)
\nThe L1825 at Ardaloo is closed due to flooding between its junctions on the N77 Ballyragget and the R693 Freshford roads
\nPaulstown to Doniga is flooded in several spots
\nAnnamult Road is impassable by Nicholas Mosse Pottery<\/p>\n
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\nMonitor Met \u00c9ireann forecasts\u00a0over the next 24 \u2013 conditions may change quickly. Visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.met.ie\/<\/a>\u00a0for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met \u00c9ireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
\nCheck Carlow County Council\u2019s social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
\nAllow for disruption\u00a0when commuting over the coming days.
\nPlan extra travel time\u00a0and reduce speed.
\nExpect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
\nStay back from riverbanks, streams and canals\u00a0\u2013 water levels may rise quickly & embankments may be unstable.
\nKeep children and pets away from waterways\u00a0and flooded areas.
\nIt is essential to heed signage for roads closed.
\nKeep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades\u00a0during high tide.
\nThe Irish Coast Guard advice remains: \u201cStay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.\u201d
\nCheck in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance\u00a0in case conditions worsen.
\nESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor\u00a0www.PowerCheck.ie.<\/a>\u00a0in regards to power restoration times.
\nUisce \u00c9ireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24\/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies \u2013 see\u00a0www.water.ie<\/a>.\u201d
\nAll Carlow County Council road crews have been deployed and are dealing with issues across the County.
\nIf you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call.\u00a0 Provide your name, number, the issue and your Eircode and crews will be deployed on a priority basis. Carlow County Council out of office hours contact number 059 9170300 or contact \u00a0[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n