Flood in Clare, Ireland (2020-02-24)

Activation time (UTC): 2020-02-24 18:56:00

Event time (UTC): 2020-02-20 17:00:00

Event type: Flood (Flash flood)



Activation reason:

The Clare county was one of the worst affected areas during the flooding periods in 2015 and 2009. Since 20 February Ireland has been experiencing a series of Atlantic storms. Water levels along the River Shannon and River Fergus have risen after another night of heavy rain on 24 February. National authorities have issued a flood warning for the counties along the River Shannon and Rivers Fergus and Claureen. A number of houses in Co Clare village have been evacuated. A yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for the next days (until 26 February)



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