Cork County Council has said that 20 properties were impacted by flooding in Bantry.
Main Street and New Street in the town were badly effected with a number of premises flooded there.
Up to 65mm of rain fell locally in a 12-hour period.
Bantry is a high risk area having flooding four times in 18 months between 2018 and 2020.
A flood relief scheme is currently in planning.
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Earlier today, Danielle Delaney of the Bantry Business Association said there was worry about what may happen at high tide, pointing out that there is a problem with the culverts.
“They can’t deal with the water and that is where the flooding is coming from,” she said.
The fire service and local county council crews had been on stand by for potential flooding just after 7pm but high tide passed without incident.
The Taoiseach has said the Government will ensure the people impacted by the flooding in Bantry are supported.
In a post on X, Simon Harris said the floods in Cork “are a concern for households and businesses.”
He has thanked the agencies and their staff “who are working on the response and will continue to provide support in the coming days”.
“I am being kept updated on the situation. We will ensure those impacted are supported.”
There were reports of localised flooding in Cork city.
Among the areas affected are the Kinsale Road Roundabout and a section of the South Link Road where traffic delays can be expected.
Douglas Street, College Road, the junction of Vicars Road/Togher Road and Clashduv Road, and the Commons Road have surface flooding.
The N71 road between Kenmare and the Cork county bounds was impassable due to flooding earlier but has since reopened.
A Status Orange warning for counties Cork, Kerry and Waterford was in place until 10pm.
Met Éireann had warned of “very heavy and persistent rain, with highest accumulations in mountainous areas of Kerry and west Cork”.
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The Road Safety Authority urged road users to exercise caution, and to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey.
Drivers were advised to slow down and allow a greater braking distance, and drive with dipped headlights at all times.
Additional care is advised when driving behind goods vehicles, as they generate a considerable amount of spray which reduces visibility.
“If the road ahead is flooded, choose another route, do not attempt to drive through it.
“Flooded roads that appear shallow could be deeper than you think.
“The verge may have subsided and there may also be trees or branches that have fallen that may not be visible,” a RSA spokesperson said.
The RSA added that drivers should allow extra space between themselves and vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists as they may be blown off course by strong winds.
Other road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists are advised to consider wearing high visibility material and to take extra care when travelling in bad weather.
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