Flooding expected on low-lying quays in Cork city

There will be a period of very high astronomical Spring Tides from this evening until Wednesday evening, Cork City Council have warned.

In addition, there is a tidal surge also forecast to occur during this time. These factors combined will result in tide levels higher than the natural tide levels.

High tide this evening is 18:27.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, it is at 06:50 and 17:07.

On Wednesday high tide is at 07:32 and 19:48.#

During each of the high tides Cork city centre will experience flooding of the roads across the low-lying city quays.

In addition to the above, there is a risk of tidal flooding in the City Centre due to the 6.50am tide on Tuesday morning and the 7.32am tide on Wednesday morning.

Flooding will likely occur in the low-lying areas of the city centre that might affect properties on the following streets: Morrison’s Quay; Fr. Mathew Quay; Fr. Mathew Street; Union Quay; Trinity Bridge; South Terrace; Rutland Street; Sawmill Street; Crosses Green; Sharman Crawford St; Wandesford Quay; and South Mall (particularly the southern side). 

In addition, road flooding will also likely occur on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings on the following streets Kyrls Quay; Lavitts Quay; Lapps Quay; Proby’s Quay; French’s Quay; and Sullivan’s Quay.

Motoring impacts

Cork City Council may be required to close Sharman Crawford Street and Wandesford Quay to traffic from 6.30am on Tuesday morning and opening both to traffic again at approximately 7.30am. Similarly, this street may need to be closed again on Wednesday morning from 7.15 am to approximately 8.00 am.

"We would advise motorists to drive with extra care and attention on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings between 6.15 am and approximately 8.15 am as it is likely that many of the roads listed above will have surface water on them," a statement from the local authority said.

"Please avoid driving on flooded streets (as the creation of waves and wash from moving vehicles can cause flooding in properties adjacent to the flooded road) and take alternative routes along unflooded roads instead."

Motorists are advised not to park in any of the areas listed above overnight.