Status Orange: Rainfall Warning 5-6 February

Met Eireann have issued a Status Orange rainfall warning for Dublin.

Valid from 12noon, Thursday 5 February until 3pm Friday 6 February.

Updates: 5 February 

Road Closures:

• Coast Road/Newtownsmith, Dún Laoghaire is flooded. Please avoid the area.

East Pier Closure

Please be advised that East Pier will be closed today from 12noon to 4pm due to a High Tide Advisory and strong easterly winds. Waves are currently overtopping the pier, creating hazardous conditions.

For your safety, it is strongly recommended to avoid the East Pier outside of these hours as well, and to remain clear of the area until conditions improve.

Flooding Risks

Current conditions present several overlapping hazards due to:

• Saturated ground and elevated river levels.
• Higher‑than‑average tides expected
• Potential wave overtopping in coastal areas due to strong winds and storm surge. 

This combination increases the likelihood of river, surface, and coastal flooding in affected areas.

Severe Weather Assessment Team

Our Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) continues to closely monitor conditions and remains in active consultation with the National Emergency Co‑ordination Group (NECG). Ongoing work focuses on evaluating flooding risks and preparing for further potential impacts throughout the warning.

Our crews are actively working on the ground:

• Cleansing staff have carried out preventative checks at key hotspots and cleaned gullies at known problem locations throughout the week.
• Teams are on standby from early tomorrow morning to attend any areas experiencing flooding, in addition to normal out‑of‑hours emergency cover.
• Inspectors will also be out from early morning tomorrow to monitor conditions and redeploy crews to priority locations as needed.

Public Guidance

Residents are strongly advised to:

• Monitor local conditions via Met Éireann (www.met.ie) and real‑time water level updates (www.waterlevel.ie).
• Adhere to Irish Coast Guard advice: “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry.”
• Allow for disruption when travelling. Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
• Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility. Do not drive through flood waters.
• 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.
• Stay alert for sudden flooding, as even modest rainfall may trigger significant impacts where rivers are high.
• Follow updates on road conditions, closures, and flood reports on our website and social channels.
• Avoid travelling through floodwater, bypassing road‑closed signs, or approaching fallen electricity lines. ESB Networks can be contacted at 1800 372 999 for electrical hazards.

Please report any issues to info@dlrcoco.ie, telephone 01 2054700 or via our online form.