Flood Alert Info - Ryton Oldcotes catchment
Area Description
River Ryton and tributaries from Lindrick Dale to Scrooby and Oldcotes Dyke from Oldcotes to Blyth.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 16:34
River Ryton
"River levels are rising at the Blyth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding possible Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 10/07/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 10/07/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:01
River Ryton
River levels are rising at the Worksop and Blyth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected until the morning of Saturday the 10/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening of Friday the 09/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:27
River Ryton
River levels are rising at the Blyth river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 10/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:54
River Ryton
River levels are high but steady at the Worksop river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:37
River Ryton
River levels are expected to rise in response to heavy rainfall forecast on Tuesday. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 09:56
River Ryton
River levels are expected to rise in response to any heavier bursts of rainfall over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 02/01/24.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 11:09
River Ryton
River levels are expected to rise in response to any heavier bursts of rainfall over the next few days.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Monday 01/01/24.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:11
River Ryton
River levels are rising at the Worksop river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 07/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 12:42
River Ryton
River levels are rising at the Worksop Park river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 96 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated around 20:00 this evening, 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:26
River Ryton
River levels have risen at the Blyth river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 06/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:46
River Ryton
River levels are rising at the Blyth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10:00 today, 05/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday 07/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 17:25
River Ryton
River levels are forecast to remain high at the Blyth gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further rain is expected tomorrow (24/10/23), with showers expected on Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 on 24/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 21:04
River Ryton
River levels remain high but are falling at the Blyth river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 01:56
River Ryton
River levels have risen at the Worksop and Blyth river gauges as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and river levels are expected to remain high over this weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 02:00 on 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 18:39
River Ryton
River levels have risen at the Worksop river gauge, as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:00, tonight 19/10/23
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels will continue to rise over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 20/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 07:55
River Ryton
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Blyth and Worksop river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 13:00 this afternoon, 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:40
River Ryton
River levels have risen at the Blyth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 18:00 and 22:00 today, 17/11/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. We expect river levels to rise and remain high this evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning (18/11/2022) by 08:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Aug 2022 08:55
River Ryton
The area is currently experiencing localised thunderstorms. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. We expect this pre-emptive alert to be in force until tomorrow morning, 18th August 2022. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 17th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 18:27
River Ryton
River levels are rising at the Worksop river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 16/08/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high through this evening on 16/08/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/08/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 08:52
River Ryton
River levels have risen at the Worksop and Blyth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 07/02/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 08/02/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:50
River Ryton
River levels are rising at the Worksop and Blyth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 19:00, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 17:34
River Ryton
Further rainfall is forecast this evening, Tuesday 19/01/21, through until Thursday Morning. This rainfall is forecast to become heavier and more persistent on Wednesday, before clearing on Thursday morning. River levels are forecast to rise at the Worksop and Blyth river gauges as a result. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Wednesday morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 17:47
River Ryton
A period of heavy rainfall is forecast from Monday evening, through until Thursday Morning 21/01/21. Patchy rainfall will start from Monday evening, 18/01/21. Rainfall will become heavier into Tuesday with more persistent heavy rainfall forecast on Wednesday, before clearing on Thursday morning. River levels are forecast to rise at the Worksop and Blyth river gauges as a result. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Tuesday morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 19:02
River Ryton
River levels remain high at the Blyth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 15/01/21. A drier day is forecast tomorrow, Friday 15/01/21, with further rain on Saturday 16/01/21. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 10:52
River Ryton
"River levels are rising at the Blyth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 16:00 today, 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days and into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:59
River Ryton
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at Blyth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:18
River Ryton
River levels are forecast to rise at Blyth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
The heaviest of the rain has fallen, but further showers are forecast throughout the today, Sunday 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:01
River Ryton
River levels are forecast to rise at the Blyth and Worksop river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin in the early hours of tomorrow morning and continue throughout tomorrow 16/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
The heaviest of the rain is expected to fall between 21:00 this evening, 15/02/2020, and 06:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to rise this evening and remain high throughout tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:22
River Ryton
River levels are forecast to rise at the Blyth river gauge in response to a heavy band of rain which is moving across the area during today, Sunday 9th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
We expect river levels to remain high until tonight, 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:32
River Ryton
River levels are currently steady but are forecast to rise at the Blyth river gauge in response to a heavy band of rain which will move across the area during the morning and afternoon of Sunday 9th February. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning, 09/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning, 10/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.