flooded

networks · 23-08-2009, 12:16

here in kerry we are completely flooded out,fire brigade pumping water out of everywhere!!

Tactical · 23-08-2009, 12:58

What areas of Kerry?

kerry1960 · 23-08-2009, 13:21

North and West Kerry seem to be mostly affected , very localised as usual , my rainfall total now is 37.4 mm (2.30pm) .

Here's something usefull before the remains of Bill arrive midweek

Measuring Rainfall

Rainfall is usually measured by first collecting it in a rain gauge. These special drums are then used to record the depth of the water inside. Rain gauges are usually about 50 cm tall and are placed on the ground just high enough to avoid splashes. Rain water that is caught in a funnel on top, runs down into a measuring cylinder below – where it can be recorded.To make your own rain gauge to keep a record of how much rain falls, follow the instructions below. You will need:

a large plastic soft drinks bottle
scissors
a ruler
a waterproof marker pen (or coloured sticky tape)
a heavy flower pot
a notepad and pencil (to record the results)

, carefully cut the top off the plastic bottle with the scissors.

Turn the top upside down and wedge it in the bottle to form a funnel. (If necessary, use sticky tape to hold the top of the bottle in place).

Using a ruler, measure out a scale (in millimetres) on a piece of paper. Either stick this to the side of the bottle, or use the marker pen to mark out the lines instead. Alternatively, cut the coloured tape into strips and stick them a certain distance apart (eg: 10 mm) up the side of the bottle. Make sure that whatever you use, it is waterproof!

To prevent the rain gauge from blowing over, place it outside in a heavy flowerpot. Alternatively, you could dig a hole in the ground for it to stand in. Make sure the rain gauge is placed in an open area. If it is near any trees or buildings, extra water could drip into it and your measurements will not be accurate.

Now you are ready to record how much rainfall is received over a certain time. Check the rain gauge every day, or once a week if you prefer, and record how much water is in the bottle. Use the scale or the marks on the side of the bottle to help you.
Remember, if you are only taking measurements once a week, make sure your rain-gauge does not overflow in between if you get a lot of rain. You could always use a measuring cylinder to store the week’s rain before you measure it.

networks · 23-08-2009, 13:23

abbeydorney very bad,completely blocked up

Mobhi1 · 23-08-2009, 13:56

We seem to be avoiding most of the rain over on this side of the country. Only had a couple of mms yesterday evening and hardly any this morning. Sun's coming out now - seems to be turning into a pleasant enough day (21C)!

Tactical · 23-08-2009, 13:58

Castleisland and Northwards from there seem fine with the rain easing off now.

No flooding reported or evident in these areas.

Possibly just localised to the Abbeydorney area?

networks · 23-08-2009, 16:23

possibly,never saw it as bad as this morn,all subsided now and the sun out

Min · 23-08-2009, 16:29

We got away lightly in Kilkenny with not much rain, sunny here for a while now.

We had a right downpour during the week, think it was Wednesday night/Thursday early morning and we had floods everywhere - live on a hill so was ok....

Glad to have avoided the worst of the rain this time.

kerry1960 · 23-08-2009, 17:57

12mm fell between 8.25/8.50 am, with a max rate of 112mm/per hr at 8.35

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M.T. Cranium · 23-08-2009, 18:28

I was looking at that on the radar while it was happening, Kerry ... was there any lightning with it?

These western counties that are already soaking wet are likely to see more locally heavy rain on Monday, and late Tuesday into Wednesday from Bill. Would be speculating about amounts, but on the average, expect another 15 mms on Monday and 30 mms Tuesday-Wednesday. Some places will get less, but others could double those amounts.

kerry1960 · 23-08-2009, 18:36

Hi MTC , no lightning .

garbanzo · 23-08-2009, 19:10

Look like all of this rain has finally hit south dublin, after an unexpectadly glorious day. We were sitting out in the sunshine for a couple of hours this afternoon. Literally just starting to lash now

**peasant** · 23-08-2009, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by garbanzo

We were sitting out in the sunshine for a couple of hours this afternoon.

I hate you !

Here in Sligo it has been pi$$ing in various strengths from a dark, grey sky all day until about an hour ago

23-08-2009, 12:16	#1
networks Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 71 Adverts \| Friends	flooded here in kerry we are completely flooded out,fire brigade pumping water out of everywhere!!

23-08-2009, 13:21	#3
kerry1960 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kerry , 640 feet asl. Posts: 587 Adverts \| Friends	North and West Kerry seem to be mostly affected , very localised as usual , my rainfall total now is 37.4 mm (2.30pm) . Here's something usefull before the remains of Bill arrive midweek Measuring Rainfall Rainfall is usually measured by first collecting it in a rain gauge. These special drums are then used to record the depth of the water inside. Rain gauges are usually about 50 cm tall and are placed on the ground just high enough to avoid splashes. Rain water that is caught in a funnel on top, runs down into a measuring cylinder below – where it can be recorded.To make your own rain gauge to keep a record of how much rain falls, follow the instructions below. You will need: a large plastic soft drinks bottle scissors a ruler a waterproof marker pen (or coloured sticky tape) a heavy flower pot a notepad and pencil (to record the results) , carefully cut the top off the plastic bottle with the scissors. Turn the top upside down and wedge it in the bottle to form a funnel. (If necessary, use sticky tape to hold the top of the bottle in place). Using a ruler, measure out a scale (in millimetres) on a piece of paper. Either stick this to the side of the bottle, or use the marker pen to mark out the lines instead. Alternatively, cut the coloured tape into strips and stick them a certain distance apart (eg: 10 mm) up the side of the bottle. Make sure that whatever you use, it is waterproof! To prevent the rain gauge from blowing over, place it outside in a heavy flowerpot. Alternatively, you could dig a hole in the ground for it to stand in. Make sure the rain gauge is placed in an open area. If it is near any trees or buildings, extra water could drip into it and your measurements will not be accurate. Now you are ready to record how much rainfall is received over a certain time. Check the rain gauge every day, or once a week if you prefer, and record how much water is in the bottle. Use the scale or the marks on the side of the bottle to help you. Remember, if you are only taking measurements once a week, make sure your rain-gauge does not overflow in between if you get a lot of rain. You could always use a measuring cylinder to store the week’s rain before you measure it. Last edited by kerry1960; 23-08-2009 at 13:26.

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23-08-2009, 12:58	#2
Tactical Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Munster, 120m asl Posts: 536 Adverts \| Friends	What areas of Kerry?

23-08-2009, 13:23	#4
networks Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 71 Adverts \| Friends	abbeydorney very bad,completely blocked up

23-08-2009, 13:56	#5
Mobhi1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasnevin, North Dublin City. 59m asl Posts: 532 Adverts \| Friends	We seem to be avoiding most of the rain over on this side of the country. Only had a couple of mms yesterday evening and hardly any this morning. Sun's coming out now - seems to be turning into a pleasant enough day (21C)!

23-08-2009, 13:58	#6
Tactical Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Munster, 120m asl Posts: 536 Adverts \| Friends	Castleisland and Northwards from there seem fine with the rain easing off now. No flooding reported or evident in these areas. Possibly just localised to the Abbeydorney area?

23-08-2009, 16:23	#7
networks Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 71 Adverts \| Friends	possibly,never saw it as bad as this morn,all subsided now and the sun out

23-08-2009, 16:29	#8
Min Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Kilkenny Posts: 859 Adverts \| Friends	We got away lightly in Kilkenny with not much rain, sunny here for a while now. We had a right downpour during the week, think it was Wednesday night/Thursday early morning and we had floods everywhere - live on a hill so was ok.... Glad to have avoided the worst of the rain this time.

23-08-2009, 17:57	#9
kerry1960 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kerry , 640 feet asl. Posts: 587 Adverts \| Friends	12mm fell between 8.25/8.50 am, with a max rate of 112mm/per hr at 8.35 .

23-08-2009, 18:28	#10
M.T. Cranium Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,024 Adverts \| Friends	I was looking at that on the radar while it was happening, Kerry ... was there any lightning with it? These western counties that are already soaking wet are likely to see more locally heavy rain on Monday, and late Tuesday into Wednesday from Bill. Would be speculating about amounts, but on the average, expect another 15 mms on Monday and 30 mms Tuesday-Wednesday. Some places will get less, but others could double those amounts.

23-08-2009, 18:36	#11
kerry1960 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kerry , 640 feet asl. Posts: 587 Adverts \| Friends	Hi MTC , no lightning .

23-08-2009, 19:10	#12
garbanzo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dublin Posts: 272 Adverts \| Friends	Look like all of this rain has finally hit south dublin, after an unexpectadly glorious day. We were sitting out in the sunshine for a couple of hours this afternoon. Literally just starting to lash now