Flood Information Service Ireland - Floodzee

Brief description of Flood risk

 

Green:       Normal Winter Conditions no particular flooding concerns

 

Yellow:       Low Flood Risk. Rivers may overflow with local effects with fast and dangerous flows. People    should exercise care especially in the case of outside activities on and near water.

 

Orange:      Medium Flood Risk. Overflows from rivers and lakes and on the coast may have a significant impact on communities. There is some threat to life and the safety of property and persons

 

Red:             High Flood Risk. There is a likelihood of major widespread flooding. There is also a direct threat to life and safety of persons and property.

 

Purple:        Extreme Flood Risk. There is major flooding which is beyond that which is currently recorded. There is extreme threat to life and safety of persons and property.