J3332 : The uppermost damaged rustic bridge on the Shimna

taken 4 years ago, 4 km S of Castlewellan, Co Down, Northern Ireland

The uppermost damaged rustic bridge on the Shimna
The uppermost damaged rustic bridge on the Shimna
Half of this bridge was swept away by the rain swollen Shimna during Storm Francis. This view was taken from the right bank of the Shimna.
Storm Francis :: J3731

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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Date Taken
Friday, 4 September, 2020   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 6 September, 2020
Geographical Context
Paths  Rivers, Streams, Drainage  Woodland, Forest  Air, Sky, Weather 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 332 320 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:13.2028N 5:57.4459W
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Irish: geotagged! J 332 320
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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