Statement from Wicklow County Council - Status Orange Weather update

Wicklow County Council remains prepared to respond to the current weather conditions across the county. A high level of vigilance is in place, and crews in all Municipal Districts are closely monitoring the situation.

Many rivers remain close to or above bank-full levels; however, most have receded from the peak levels observed last week.

Further heavy rainfall is likely to trigger additional flooding due to saturated ground conditions. We will continue to assess locations recently affected by flooding, as well as other flood-prone areas.

Spring high tides, combined with strong winds and coastal surge have resulted in wave overtopping in the Wicklow Town Promenade, Bray Seafront and at Arklow’s North Beach revetment. Coastal flooding could also occur in exposed areas. Members of the public are urged to stay away from these areas for their own safety.

Community Support Centres across the county remain on standby and will be opened if deemed necessary. The Civil Defence remain ready to mobilise if Rest Centres are required.

Where possible, members of the public who are in a position to work from home are advised to do so. This will help reduce traffic on roads, some of which remain damaged following recent weather events, and will assist in maintaining access for essential services across the county.

Further updates will be provided via our social media channels.

ENDS