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- An apartment complex in Clongriffin, North Dublin, was severely flooded on February 13, 2026.
- Cars were submerged in the complex’s underground car park, and the gym was largely underwater.
- The flooding followed around 46mm of exceptionally heavy rainfall overnight, causing an Uisce Éireann sewer to surcharge.
- Dublin City Council deployed emergency crews and urged motorists to avoid floodwaters across the city.
- Met Éireann had issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Dublin and Wicklow due to the conditions.
DUBLIN (Azat TV) – An apartment complex in Clongriffin, North Dublin, has been severely impacted by exceptionally heavy rainfall that struck overnight into Friday, February 13, 2026, leading to widespread flooding that submerged vehicles and inundated facilities.
The residential building’s car park saw numerous vehicles completely underwater, and its gym was also largely submerged, according to local reports and residents. This localized but significant damage highlights the intensity of the downpour, which led Dublin City Council to urge motorists to avoid driving through floodwaters as emergency crews responded across the capital.
Clongriffin Apartment Complex Hit Hard by Flooding
The Clongriffin area experienced some of the most dramatic consequences of the overnight deluge. Around 46mm of rain fell in certain areas, overwhelming drainage systems and causing an Uisce Éireann sewer to surcharge. This resulted not only in road damage but also direct property flooding, most notably at the apartment complex.
Lee Gaffney, a resident of the affected complex, described the scene to RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland programme, stating that the entire main road outside was flooded, and the underground car park was completely submerged after pipes in the area burst. Videos circulating from the scene showed cars floating and almost fully hidden by water, illustrating the scale of the damage to private property and infrastructure.
Dublin’s Northside Grapples with Elevated River Levels
Beyond Clongriffin, the heavy rainfall caused significant surface water runoff and elevated river levels across North Dublin. The River Tolka in Drumcondra, for instance, reached ‘extremely high’ levels, prompting a local primary school to issue a warning to parents about potential dangers for children walking home near the swollen river. Dublin City Council confirmed that while the rainfall had eased, river levels remained elevated and were under close monitoring.
Met Éireann had issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Dublin and Wicklow, which remained in effect until midday on Friday, February 13. The warning had predicted difficult travelling conditions and flooding, which proved accurate given the already saturated ground conditions preceding the downpour. Other areas such as Ballymun, Balbriggan, and Skerries also reported localised flooding, with roads between Lusk and Rush particularly affected.
Emergency Response to Widespread Dublin Flooding
Dublin City Council’s emergency crews were deployed throughout the night and continued their response efforts into Friday. The council advised the public to exercise extreme caution and to report urgent issues via their dedicated emergency contact channels. Fingal County Council Director of Operations, Mary T Daly, stated that the council had distributed sandbags in numerous areas and anticipated dealing with flooding-related issues for the remainder of the day.
The widespread nature of the flooding also impacted travel infrastructure. Several roads leading to Dublin Airport, including the route from Santry, were flooded, making navigation ‘trickier’ than usual. However, a spokesperson for the airport confirmed that flight operations were running as normal. Dublin Bus implemented diversions on several routes (16, 33, 41, and 41c), although these were later lifted as conditions began to improve. Bus Éireann also cautioned commuters to check the TFI Live app for service updates due to the adverse weather.
Assessing the Aftermath and Continued Monitoring
As the immediate threat of heavy rain subsided, authorities shifted focus to assessing the full extent of the damage and ensuring public safety. The incident in Clongriffin, with its dramatic images of submerged vehicles and inundated property, serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of urban areas to intense weather events and the critical importance of robust drainage and flood prevention infrastructure.
The localized severity of the Clongriffin apartment complex flooding underscores the need for continuous investment in urban resilience and emergency preparedness, especially as extreme weather patterns become more frequent.