With many businesses and homes close to the River Bann, everyone is the Portadown area is hoping the rain stops to avoid the intense flooding of 2023.
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council said: “Due to significant flooding Portadown People’s Park has been closed until further notice.
"We will continue to monitor the situation and will reopen the park as soon as it is safe to do so.
"We ask everyone to take care when using parks and open spaces, particularly those beside rivers, streams and water edges.”
The Department for Infrastructure said: “Work on the Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme continues to move forward with advanced works and site clearance commencing on Saturday 24 January 2026.
Willie Fenton, who runs several informative pages on social media, captured these images at lunchtime on Friday.
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Flooding at the River Bann in Portadown, Co Armagh after recent heavy rain. Photo: Willie Fenton
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Flooding in Portadown, Co Armagh as River Bann reaches very high levels following heavy rain. Photo: Willie Fenton
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High levels on the River Bann in Portadown, Co Armagh. Photo: Willie Fenton
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River Bann in Portadown, Co Armagh at such high levels after heavy rain in recent days. Photo: Willie Fenton