🌊 FloodGauge Ireland

Live river-level and flood-risk monitoring for Ireland. FloodGauge tracks 454 river-level gauges across Ireland, combining live gauge readings with rainfall and statutory data to flag where river levels are rising.

⚠️ Not an official flood warning service. FloodGauge Ireland is an independent research and early-warning prototype. It is not affiliated with the Office of Public Works (OPW), Met Éireann, or any government body, and it is not an authoritative source of flood warnings. In an emergency call 112 or 999. For statutory flood guidance, see the Met Éireann Flood Forecasting Centre (met.ie) and OPW FloodInfo.ie.

Current status

As of the latest run (2026-06-21 11:04 UTC): 0 Alert, 0 Warning, 0 Monitor, 1 Watch, 453 All-clear.

How the warning levels work

FloodGauge uses five escalating, advisory-only levels — All-clear → Watch → Monitor → Warning → Alert — derived from live gauge readings, rainfall and return-period analysis. They are guidance only and never replace official warnings.

Live map & data

Official sources (always check these)

Common questions

Is FloodGauge an official flood warning service for Ireland?

No. FloodGauge is an independent research and early-warning prototype. It is not affiliated with the OPW, Met Éireann or any government body, and is not an authoritative source of flood warnings. In an emergency call 112 or 999. For statutory guidance see the Met Éireann Flood Forecasting Centre and OPW FloodInfo.ie.

How can I check flood risk in my area in Ireland?

FloodGauge monitors 454 river-level gauges across Ireland, combining live gauge readings with rainfall and statutory data to flag where river levels are rising. It complements — never replaces — the official OPW FloodInfo.ie maps and Met Éireann warnings.

What do the flood warning levels mean?

FloodGauge uses five escalating, advisory-only levels: All-clear (normal), Watch (worth an eye), Monitor (levels rising), Warning (approaching flood-relevant levels) and Alert (flood-relevant levels reached).

How often is FloodGauge updated?

The pipeline runs every few hours (more often in the Oct–Apr flood season), refreshing gauge readings, risk scores and the map.

Data access & enquiries

FloodGauge is an independent research project. For enquiries about data access, integrations, or the project itself, contact [email protected].

v2.17 · floodgauge.ie · last data update: 2026-06-21 11:04 UTC