A Status Yellow rainfall warning has issued for Westmeath and will be in place from 11pm tonight until 11pm tomorrow night. Heavy rainfall is expected tonight and throughout Wednesday and this may trigger further flooding, given current ground and river conditions which currently remain close to or above bank-full levels.

The Public are advised to:

• Monitor Met Éireann forecasts over the next 24 to 36 hours – conditions may change quickly. Visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is also available across the Met Éireann App, social media platforms (@meteireann) and other news media sources.
• Check the Council website and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
• 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.
• Do not drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.
• Plan extra travel time and reduce speed.
• Expect surface water, debris and poor visibility.
• Stay back from riverbanks, streams and canals – water levels may rise quickly.
• Check in with neighbours, older people or anyone who may need assistance in case conditions worsen.
• ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie. in regards to power restoration times.
• Uisce Éireann customers can check the website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via their 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. The public can also sign up online to their free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies - see www.water.ie.” 

Content Last Updated/Reviewed: 17/02/2026