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Strong winds and high tides caused the River Blackwater to overflow onto the backstreets of Youghal today, Monday 3rd February 2014.
The combination of high tides, torrential rainfall and south-westerly winds resulted in flooding throughout low-lying parts of Youghal from 7.00am. Flooding resulted in street closures with heavy flooding all along the back streets of the town and up the narrow lanes leading on to the main street. South main street was closed at one stage and traffic directed up Windmill Hill.
Gardai, Youghal Town Council, Youghal Fire Brigade, The Youghal Branch of the Irish Coast Guard and other emergency services attended the scene with motorists being advised to avoid the back streets until after the tide begins to ebb after 9am.
Local people said it was the most severe flooding to be seen in a number of years. Gardai and AA Roadwatch urged motorists to drive with extreme care given the treacherous road conditions.http://www.youghalonline.com/