Flooded inter-riverine parkland between... © Eric Jones

J3731 : Flooded inter-riverine parkland between the Tullybranigan and Shimna rivers

taken 4 years ago, near to Newcastle, Co Down, Northern Ireland

Flooded inter-riverine parkland between the Tullybranigan and Shimna rivers

Both rivers flooded parts of Islands Park during Storm Francis with the Shimna also flooding low lying residential parts of the town.

Storm Francis

Moving in rapidly from the Atlantic overnight 24th-25th of August, 2020, the deepening Storm Francis brought intense rain to the North of Ireland. This resulted in flash flooding in many parts of the province, the worst incidence being in the coastal resort of Newcastle at the foot of the High Mournes in Co Down. Here, the Shimna River burst its banks and flooded low lying areas of the town. Over 100 homes were flooded and a major rescue operation was mounted by the PSNI, the NIFRS and HM Coastguard. A similar event took place in August 2008..

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Grid Square: J3731, 1847 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Eric Jones (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 25 August, 2020 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 27 August, 2020
Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Park and Public Gardens Air, Sky, Weather
Subject Location: Irish: J 373 312 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:12.7028N 5:53.7638W
Camera Location: Irish: J 372 312
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)