Flood Risk
Flood Risk Check: Co. Kilkenny
Check any Co. Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny
Flood Risk in Co. Kilkenny
Kilkenny's 3 major river systems (Nore, Suir, Barrow) define the county's flood risk landscape. As an inland county, Kilkenny's flood risk centres on river overflow and surface water drainage. The OPW has mapped detailed flood zones across Kilkenny's towns including Kilkenny, Callan, Castlecomer. A PropertyPack report checks your specific Eircode against official flood probability maps, historical flood events, and planned flood relief schemes.
Co. Kilkenny at a Glance
- Population
- 104,000
- Province
- Leinster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Nore, Suir, Barrow
- Median Price (2026)
- €317,181 (+1.4% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 13.3% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 144
- 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. Kilkenny
144 past flood events are on record for Co. Kilkenny in the OPW's national flood-event database. The county has 1 completed flood relief scheme and 4 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
144
Schemes Completed
1
In Progress / Considered
4
Flood Relief Schemes in Co. Kilkenny
| Scheme | Status | Properties Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny City (Nore) Flood Relief Scheme | Completed | 200 |
| Freshford Flood Relief Scheme | Under Consideration | 93 |
| Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch Flood Relief Scheme | In Progress | 84 |
| Ballyhale Flood Relief Scheme | In Progress | 28 |
| Piltown Flood Relief Scheme | Under Consideration | 14 |
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. Kilkenny property.
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Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Kilkenny 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Flood Risk in Kilkenny: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Kilkenny properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny at high risk of flooding?
Flood risk in Kilkenny varies by location. Properties near the Nore, Suir and Barrow face higher risk. The OPW has mapped detailed flood zones across Kilkenny. PropertyPack checks your specific Eircode against these maps and includes historical flood event data.
What rivers cause flooding in Kilkenny?
The main rivers in Kilkenny are the Nore, Suir and Barrow. 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 Kilkenny have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Kilkenny depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Nore, Suir and Barrow flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 13.3% of homes tested in Kilkenny measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Kilkenny, Callan, Castlecomer tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Kilkenny across 18 risk categories.
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