Following further heavy rain overnight the river Owenacurra river levels continue to rise resulting in a high risk of further flooding in Midleton. There is a particular risk at present at Woodland estate. Emergency services are present in the area, conducting door-to-door visits within the estate to ensure the safety of residents.

Cork County Council continues to monitor the situation wishes to advise residents and businesses in the town to be alert to the possibility of rapidly unfolding events in the coming hours. The emergency coordination group is meeting in Midleton this morning. We will continue to advise of developments.