On This Day (30 July) in Irish Weather History

A chronological record of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on 30 July throughout history.

1954: Storm-force winds and heavy rain cause extensive damage to root crops, with flooding reported in low-lying areas.

1968: Water rationing is introduced in Antrim, Derry, and Down following months of below-average rainfall.

1982: Warm conditions continue, with temperatures reaching the mid-20s across the island.

1984: The IFA warns that ongoing drought conditions are severely impacting farm incomes, with significant reductions in grain and milk output.

1995: The prolonged summer heatwave continues, as Roches Point in Cork records a near tropical night, with an overnight low of 18.9°C.

2008: Heavy rain and strong winds dampen the second day of the Galway Races at Ballybrit.

2019: A low-pressure system tracking north from the UK brings heavy, thundery downpours and flash flooding to parts of eastern Ireland.