More floods 'likely' today as rain continues to fall and rivers across Ireland rise

More flooding is "likely" across Ireland today as rain continues to fall and rivers rise in multiple counties.

Floods have been seen in multiple counties in the last number of days as a status yellow weather warning for rain has been in place. 

Counties in the South and East, including Carlow and Kilkenny, have been particularly impacted by floods.

Flooding in Thomastown this morning as river continues to rise there. pic.twitter.com/xRfR1Y63s4

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) January 30, 2026

Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly is now warning that "more flooding is likely" as rivers are continuing to rise across parts of the country. 

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That combined with another status yellow weather warning for rain for  Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow until midnight means many roads will be impassable. 

Rainfall of up to almost 50mm has been recorded by Alan in parts of the country, with Met Éireann saying that 30-40mm can be expected today. 

Dangerous driving conditions are to be expected as there is a lot of debris on roads.

Many local authorities are issuing advice to motorists on how best to navigate the situation.

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"Slow down; increase stopping distances, and watch for surface water and debris on roads. Avoid driving through flowing or standing water, and if the road ahead is flooded, do not enter, turn around and find another route. Motorists are also reminded to be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists," Waterford City and County Council said in a statement. 

Weather warnings are due to expire on Saturday at midnight, with none in place for Saturday daytime. 

However, showers and rain are still forecast, but there will be some sunny spells in parts of the country. 

Rain will become patchy as the day goes on, with highest temperatures of seven to 11 degrees.