Flood Risk
Flood Risk Check: Co. Cavan
Check any Co. Cavan address against OPW flood zones and recorded past flood events, alongside radon, BER, planning and more.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Cavan
Flood Risk in Co. Cavan
Cavan's 2 major river systems (Erne, Annalee) define the county's flood risk landscape. As an inland county, Cavan's flood risk centres on river overflow and surface water drainage. The OPW has mapped detailed flood zones across Cavan's towns including Cavan, Bailieborough, Virginia. A PropertyPack report checks your specific Eircode against official flood probability maps, historical flood events, and planned flood relief schemes.
Co. Cavan at a Glance
- Population
- 81,000
- Province
- Ulster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Erne, Annalee
- Median Price (2026)
- €250,000 (+4.2% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 3.5% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 233
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- Not designated
Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.
Major Towns
Flood History & Relief Schemes in Co. Cavan
233 past flood events are on record for Co. Cavan in the OPW's national flood-event database. The county has no completed flood relief scheme yet and 1 more in progress or under consideration. A recorded event is a report of past flooding, not a verdict on any one property.
Recorded Past Flood Events
233
Schemes Completed
0
In Progress / Considered
1
Flood Relief Schemes in Co. Cavan
| Scheme | Status | Properties Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Cavan Town Flood Relief Scheme | In Progress | 110 |
Source: Flood Risk Management County Summaries & Past Flood Events, floodinfo.ie. Past-event counts derived from the OPW floodinfo.ie Past Flood Events layer. Nationally, 57 completed schemes protect over 13,640 properties, with €1.3 billion committed to flood relief under the National Development Plan. The OPW's flood maps do not designate individual properties as at risk, and since 2014 the OPW shares completed-scheme data with Insurance Ireland to support flood cover in defended areas.
Flood history also decides whether insurers will quote, see flood insurance in Ireland: the coverage gap.
This is the county picture. The report checks your exact address.
Enter the Eircode of any Co. Cavan property.
18
Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Cavan property, 18 checks.
Flood Risk
Environmental
02Radon Gas
Environmental
03Planning History
Development
04BER Rating
Energy
05Soil Stability
Structural
06Water Quality
Environmental
07Crime Statistics
Safety
08School Catchment
Amenities
09Noise Levels
Environmental
10Conservation Areas
Legal
11Industrial Proximity
Environmental
12EV Charging Network
Infrastructure
Plus more checks across insurance, neighbourhood and transport. See them all on the sample report.
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Properties for Sale in Cavan
Latest properties on the market in Co. Cavan. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
Saint Helen's, Ballinagh Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan, H12 C924
1 Railway Lough, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, H14PH57
Frequently Asked Questions
Flood Risk in Cavan: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Cavan properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Cavan address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.
How much does a property report for Cavan cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Cavan address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.
Is Cavan at high risk of flooding?
Flood risk in Cavan varies by location. Properties near the Erne and Annalee face higher risk. The OPW has mapped detailed flood zones across Cavan. PropertyPack checks your specific Eircode against these maps and includes historical flood event data.
What rivers cause flooding in Cavan?
The main rivers in Cavan are the Erne and Annalee. These river systems define the primary flood risk areas across the county. OPW flood relief schemes are active or planned along several of these river systems.
Which areas of Cavan have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Cavan depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Erne and Annalee flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 3.5% of homes tested in Cavan measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Cavan, Bailieborough, Virginia tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Cavan across 18 risk categories.
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