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Flood Risk

Flood Risk Check: Co. Limerick

Check any Co. Limerick 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 Limerick

Flood Risk in Co. Limerick

Limerick's 3 major river systems (Shannon, Maigue, Deel) define the county's flood risk landscape. As an inland county, Limerick's flood risk centres on river overflow and surface water drainage. The OPW has mapped detailed flood zones across Limerick's towns including Limerick City, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale. A PropertyPack report checks your specific Eircode against official flood probability maps, historical flood events, and planned flood relief schemes.

Co. Limerick at a Glance

Population
209,000
Province
Munster
Coastline
Inland county
Character
Mixed Urban / Rural
Main Rivers
Shannon, Maigue, Deel
Median Price (2026)
€301,000 (-5.1% YoY)
Radon (of homes tested)
7.4% at/above 200 Bq/m³
Recorded Flood Events
308
Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
County 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

Limerick CityNewcastle WestAbbeyfeale
OPW Flood Data

Flood History & Relief Schemes in Co. Limerick

308 past flood events are on record for Co. Limerick in the OPW's national flood-event database. The county has 6 completed flood relief schemes and 6 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

308

Schemes Completed

6

In Progress / Considered

6

Flood Relief Schemes in Co. Limerick

SchemeStatusProperties Protected
Limerick City & Environs Flood Relief SchemeIn Progress1,363
King's Island Flood Relief SchemeIn Progress528
Foynes (Coastal) Flood Relief SchemeCompleted155
Newcastle West Flood Relief SchemeCompleted150
Adare Flood Relief SchemeIn Progress135
Harry's Mall (Limerick) Flood Relief SchemeCompleted134
Clancy Strand (Limerick) Flood Relief SchemeCompleted100
Mulkear River (Cappamore) Flood Relief SchemeCompleted70

Largest 8 of 12 schemes shown. 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.

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Average Snapshot Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Flood Risk in Limerick: FAQs

What does a PropertyPack report cover for Limerick properties?

A PropertyPack report for any Limerick 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 Limerick cost?

The full 18-check PDF report for any Limerick 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 Limerick at high risk of flooding?

Flood risk in Limerick varies by location. Properties near the Shannon, Maigue and Deel face higher risk. The OPW has mapped detailed flood zones across Limerick. PropertyPack checks your specific Eircode against these maps and includes historical flood event data.

What rivers cause flooding in Limerick?

The main rivers in Limerick are the Shannon, Maigue and Deel. 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 Limerick have the lowest property risk?

Risk levels vary across Limerick depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Shannon, Maigue and Deel flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 7.4% of homes tested in Limerick measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Limerick City, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Limerick across 18 risk categories.

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