Statement from Kildare County Council Tuesday 17^th February 2026

Yellow Rain Warning & River Flood Advisory

Members of the Kildare County Council Severe Weather Assessment Team attended a Met Eireann briefing this afternoon.  A Status Yellow Rain warning has been issued for County Kildare valid from 23:00 Tuesday 17^th February until 23:00 Wednesday 18^th February.

In addition, a River Flood Advisory is in place, valid from 06:00 Wednesday 18th February through to 11:00 Friday 20th February, due to saturated ground and heavy, persistent rainfall. 

Additional forecasted rainfall may trigger further flooding, given current ground, and river conditions.  Kildare County Council will continue to monitor the situation and prepare for any localised flooding risk.

Members of the public are urged to monitor Met Eireann forecasts over the next 24 hours as conditions may change.

Visit www.met.ie for the most up to date information.  Further information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources. 

Public Safety Guidance:

• Do not bypass Road Closed signs – the road ahead is unsafe, the damage may be hidden beneath water, and you may be putting your life at risk.
• Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.
• Allow for disruption when commuting over the coming days.
• Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
• Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
• Check with Transport Operators when planning journeys
• Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly.
• Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.
• Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers and low-lying promenades during high tide.
• The Irish Coast Guard advice remains: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
• Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.
• ESB 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 PowerCheck.ie. in regards to power restoration times.
• Uisce Éireann 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 - see water.ie.”