By Dan Walsh
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) met again today (Tuesday) as a preparatory measure during the continued period of unsettled weather and high flood risk.
A river flood advisory is currently in place for Wexford until 11am on Friday. River levels in Wexford are currently registering as High and will continue as such for the next few days.
The ground remains saturated and rain continues to fall, combined with high river levels and high tides this this week, leading to potential further flooding in these areas.
Yellow Rainfall Warning expired at 3pm today. Water at the Rafter Bridge measured just under two metres at 5pm this evening. Surface water levels are Elevated in the region so motorists should remain careful.
Heavy rainfall is expected again on Thursday, and rainfall warnings are possible again in Wexford later in the week.
We are in a period of high spring tides. Strong winds and high surge levels may lead to wave overtopping and coastal flooding and the period of High Tide Advisory in the county is in place until 10pm on Thursday.
High tides will further reduce the capacity for river discharge and increase the risk of flooding in low-lying coastal areas during high tide. This means that coastal levels are High for the remainder of the week.
The Wexford County Council Emergency Management Team continues liaise with the NDFEM and critical agencies and to monitor the weather situation, with crews remain on standby across the county as issues arise.
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