Even though there are blue skies out at the minute, there is a National weather warning for today: Widespread heavy and thundery showers will develop today, with spot flooding likely.

http://www.met.ie/nationalwarnings/default.asp

Zurich has designed a Flood Guide to provide useful, straightforward advice for homeowners on how to best prepare for a flood, along with practical tips and guidance to those affected on how to cope with the aftermath.

http://www.zurichinsurance.ie/internet/irelandgi/sitecollectiondocuments/zurich-helppoint/severe-weather/floodguidebro1209lr.pdf