Parts of Cork and Waterford are experiencing flash floods as heavy rains associated with Storm Babet have seen road closures amid hazardous conditions.
Met Éireann said outbreaks of heavy rain today with some flooding likely can be expected today with rain fall “especially heavy in southern coastal counties during the morning with a heightened risk of flooding and disruption there.”
Scenes in Chessnut Drive in Youghal this morning. Emergency services are on scene. Take care on approach. #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/6r7rtGmrL8
— Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) October 18, 2023
A road was turned into a river in Rochardstown this morning.
Flooding in Rochestown this morning. #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/YzzXBx7rIS
— Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) October 18, 2023
#CorkFloods The road is damaged between Cloyne and Ladysbridge. Impassable as a result of this, combined with flooding. #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/ejMbzI6A7x
— Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) October 18, 2023
Pop Up Waterfall in Kinsale yesterday evening – thanks to Tommy Compagno for sharing and do make sure to send us any flood vids or pics you have #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/uVNpY34hZ9
— Cork Beo (@corkbeo) October 18, 2023
Parts of a sea wall reportedly collapsed in the area of Kinsalebeg and Youghal causing concern among motorists.
A portion of the sea wall has collapsed on the approach between Kinsalebeg and Youghal – motorists are being advised to take extreme caution in West Waterford ⚠️ #StormBabet #Waterford #WLRNews pic.twitter.com/aKL8oEVTzL
— WLR (@wlrfm) October 18, 2023
Cork Beo reported bad flooding on Penrose Quay where vehicles were seen driving on flooded roads.
The Quays near the Trinity Bridge area, on South Terrace, on Sawmill Street and around Douglas Street are also experiencing flooding.
Flooding now on Quays near Trinity Bridge, on South Terrace, on Sawmill Street and around Douglas Street – avoid area if possible #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/QSvWBnSIEl
— Cork Beo (@corkbeo) October 18, 2023
Bad flooding on Penrose Quay now #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/JoXmdRKbM2
— Cork Beo (@corkbeo) October 18, 2023
Water was seen gushing up from a covered manhole as rain battered Midleton.
Flooding in Midleton this morning #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/Iw0tAfqgSi
— Cork Beo (@corkbeo) October 18, 2023
Pop Up Waterfall in Kinsale yesterday evening – thanks to Tommy Compagno for sharing and do make sure to send us any flood vids or pics you have #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/uVNpY34hZ9
— Cork Beo (@corkbeo) October 18, 2023