Flood Alert Info - Lower River Rother
Area Description
River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 21:51
River Rother
River levels on the Lower River Rother remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk of flooding are low-lying land and roads around surrounding Woodhouse Mill.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days, so river levels will gradually decrease. We continue to monitor the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:30am on 10/10/2024 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 17:43
River Rother
River levels on the Lower River Rother remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk of flooding are low-lying land and roads around surrounding Woodhouse Mill.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days, so river levels will gradually decrease. We continue to monitor the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 08:21
River Rother
River levels on the Lower River Rother have risen in response to last night’s rainfall. Risk of flooding remains throughout today and areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around surrounding Woodhouse Mill.
Further showers are expected until 10am today, 09/10/2024, following which weather conditions are expected to improve and no further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2024 20:20
River Rother
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible from 11:00 PM on 08/10/2024.
Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers.
Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow afternoon and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 7:45 AM on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2024 08:57
River Rother
River levels are continuing to fall across the catchment and this is expected to continue throughout today, Friday 4th October.
Levels remain high in Woodhouse Ings. Our operatives continue to monitor the situation at the Ings and our pumping operations are continuing.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days and we are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 21:00 on Friday 4th October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 21:00
River Rother
River levels are continuing to fall across the catchment and are anticipated to continue falling overnight and into tomorrow, Friday 4th October.
Levels remain high in Woodhouse Ings. Our operatives continue to monitor the situation at the Ings and our pumping operations are continuing.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days and we are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on Friday 4th October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 08:51
River Rother
River levels are continuing to fall across the catchment and are anticipated to continue falling throughout today, Thursday 3rd October.
Levels remain high in Woodhouse Ings. Our operatives continue to monitor the situation at the Ings and our pumping operations are continuing.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days and we are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9:00 pm on Thursday 3rd October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 21:05
River Rother
River levels are continuing to fall across the catchment and are anticipated to fall throughout the night and into tomorrow, Thursday 3rd October 2024.
Levels remain high in Woodhouse Ings. Our operatives continue to monitor the situation at the Ings and our pumping operations are continuing.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days and we are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9:00 am on Thursday 3rd October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 09:15
River Rother
River levels are beginning to fall across the catchment and are anticipated to fall throughout today, Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
Levels remain high in Woodhouse Ings. Our operatives continue to monitor the situation at the Ings and our pumping operations are continuing.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days and we are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9pm on Wednesday 2nd October 2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 20:57
River Rother
River levels remain high following Monday's heavy and persistent rainfall. River levels are beginning to fall across the catchment and are anticipated to fall throughout the night.
Levels remain high in Woodhouse Ings. Our operatives continue to monitor the situation at the Ings and our pumping operations are continuing.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days and we are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on Wednesday 2nd October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 13:36
River Rother
River levels remain high following Monday's heavy and persistent rainfall.
River levels have now peaked and are anticipated to fall throughout today, Tuesday 1st October 2024. No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 21:35 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 01:11
River Rother
River levels remain high following Monday's heavy and persistent rainfall.
River levels have now peaked and are anticipated to fall throughout today, Tuesday 1st October 2024.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 16:58
River Rother
Rising river levels throughout the afternoon, as a result of persistent rainfall may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 17:00 today, 30/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers and areas surrounding Woodhouse Mill, including properties on Furnace Lane and Retford Road.
Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight and into tomorrow morning and no further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 01:00 hours on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 02:11
River Rother
Levels in the Lower River Rother catchment are slowly falling following yesterday's persistent rainfall. Areas affected are principally lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the Rother. Despite further unsettled weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with showers at times, no further flooding impacts are currently expected, and levels should continue to fall through tonight, Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels and will have staff out checking our flood defences and trash screens.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 16:43
River Rother
Levels in the Lower River Rother catchment are slowly falling following yesterday's persistent rainfall. Areas affected are principally lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the Rother. Despite further unsettled weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with showers at times, no further flooding impacts are currently expected, and levels should continue to fall through tonight, Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels and will have staff out checking our flood defences and trash screens.
This message will be updated by 06:00 AM on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:18
River Rother
Levels in the Lower River Rother catchment are high but slowly falling following yesterday's persistent rainfall. Areas affected are principally lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the Rother. Despite further unsettled weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with showers at times, no further flooding impacts are currently expected, and levels should continue to fall through today, Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels and will have staff out checking our flood defences and trash screens.
This message will be updated by 17:15 on 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 08:56
River Rother
Water levels in the River Rother between Renishaw and Rotherham are now starting to fall after last night's rainfall. Further rain today (2nd January) will cause the river to rise again from around 15:00.
Areas affected by the rising water will principally be lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the Rother. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded.
This message will be updated by 08:50 pm 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 20:47
River Rother
Water levels in the River Rother between Renishaw and Rotherham are expected to rise in response to tonight's rainfall which will last into the early hours of the 2nd of January. Further rain tomorrow, 2nd January may also push river levels back up again. Areas affected by water will principally be lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the Rother. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded.
This message will be updated by 08:50 am 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 07:02
River Rother
River levels on the Rother have risen in response to last nights rain. Levels will remain high through the morning before beginning to fall during the afternoon.
Areas at risk include River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham with low lying land expected to be most affected
Further rain is expected over the coming days. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but will continue to monitor the situation.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 5pm 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 20:06
River Rother
River levels on the Lower River Rother have fallen after last nights rain, but are expected to increase once again following another band of rain forecast for tonight, 10/12/2023. Despite this, we currently expect to see lower levels than those reached last night, 9/12/2023. Therefore, this Flood Alert remains in force. Areas most at risk include the River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham
Levels are expected to rise again from around 09:00 PM tonight, 10/12/2023, with a peak in Killamarsh around 03:00 to 05:00 AM on Monday morning. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:10 AM on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 15:49
River Rother
River levels on the Lower River Rother have fallen after last nights rain, but are expected to increase once again following another band of rain forecast for tonight, 10/12/2023. We expect to see similar or slightly higher levels to those reached last night, 9/12/2023. Therefore, this Flood Alert remains in force. Areas most at risk include the River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham
Levels are expected to rise again at around 09:00 PM tonight, 10/12/2023, with a peak in Killamarsh around 3 to 5 AM on Monday morning. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:14
River Rother
River levels on the Lower River Rother are now peaking following last night’s rain and will fall throughout today, Sunday 10/12/23. There are further bands of rain forecast mid-morning and this evening and flooding is still possible throughout today. Areas most at risk include River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 14:45 on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:47
River Rother
River levels are rising on the River Rother between Killamarsh and Rotherham due to widespread rainfall today and into this evening, Saturday 09/12/2023.
Areas most at risk include River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham.
Flooding is possible from 9 PM to 11 AM on 09/12/2023 to 10/12/2023, with a peak expected in Killamarsh at 3 AM. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow with weather remaining unsettled throughout the rest of the weekend.
We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 01:45 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 04:00
River Rother
River levels on the lower Rother have risen and remain elevated because of yesterday’s widespread rainfall.
As further rainfall is forecast over the coming days, we will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 4 PM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:29
River Rother
River levels are rising on the River Rother due to widespread rainfall today, Thursday 07/12/2023. Areas most at risk include River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham. We currently expect levels to peak in the Catcliffe area in the early hours of Friday (08/12/2023).
We have operational staff in the area checking the defences and Treeton Washland. Rotherham Council have mobilised pumps to the area to deal with any surface water issues.
Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days.
We will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 06:00 on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 13:10
River Rother
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Rother due to widespread rainfall today, Thursday 07/12/2023. Areas most at risk include River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham. Flooding is possible from 06:00 PM on 07/12/2023 with levels peaking overnight, however rainfall is forecast to continue overnight, and weather will remain unsettled into the weekend.
We will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 21:05
River Rother
River levels remain high on the River Rother between Renishaw and Rotherham following persistent rainfall but are starting to fall and expected to continue to fall through the night and into tomorrow morning, 5/12/23. Flooding is expected to be confined to lower lying fields adjacent to the River Rother. Please take care around any standing floodwater, and do not walk, run, or cycle through flooded areas. We continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:26
River Rother
River levels remain high on the River Rother between Renishaw and Rotherham following persistent rainfall yesterday and overnight on Tuesday 05/12/2023. The rainfall is expected to ease through Tuesday (05/12/2023) and river levels are expected to peak this morning (5/12/2023) before falling through the rest of the day. Based on current forecasts, flooding will be confined to lower lying fields adjacent to the River Rother. Please take care around any standing floodwater, and do not walk, run, or cycle through flooded areas. We continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 18:05
River Rother
River levels are currently rising on the River Rother between Renishaw and Rotherham following rainfall and snow melt this afternoon. The water level is forecast to rise through Monday evening (04/12/2023) into Tuesday (05/12/2023). Based on current forecasts, any overtopping of the river banks will be confined to lower lying fields adjacent to the River Rother. Please take care around any standing floodwater, and do not walk, run, or cycle through flooded areas. We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 06:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 03:01
River Rother
River levels on the Rother have fallen significantly following Storm Babet. We do not expect further significant rain today or tomorrow.
Our incident room remains open. Our operational staff have been on site in the Catcliffe and Treeton area, and we will continue to monitor the situation.
We will update this message by 15:05 PM 25th October 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 19:26
River Rother
The rain forecast for today, 24/10/23, has now passed through the area. River levels on the River Rother have risen slightly in response to this rainfall and are forecast to peak in the next few hours, remaining much lower than at the weekend. We do not expect further significant rain tonight or tomorrow, 25/10/2023, so river levels will be able to continue to fall tomorrow. We do not expect there to be further flooding. Our incident room remains open. Our operational staff have been on site in the Catcliffe and Treeton area, and we will continue to monitor the situation overnight and tomorrow.
This message will be updated by 03:25 AM on 25/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 08:25
River Rother
River levels have continued to fall in the lower River Rother. Flooding has affected low-lying land near the watercourse, particularly in the Catcliffe area. This alert remains in force as further rainfall is forecast today, which may cause river levels to rise from mid-morning 24th October 2023. This latest period of rain is not expected to result in the need to issue further flood warnings. Our incident room remains open, and we are closely monitoring the forecast.
Our operational staff have been on site in the Catcliffe and Treeton area, and will continue to monitor the situation today, 24/10/2023. This message will be updated by 16:30, 24/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 20:59
River Rother
River levels have continued to fall in the lower River Rother. Flooding has affected low-lying land near the watercourse, particularly in the Catcliffe area. This alert remains in force as further rainfall is forecast tonight and into tomorrow, which may cause river levels to rise from mid-morning 24th October 2023. This is a shorter, much less intense period of rainfall than last weekend so we do not expect the river level to rise to bring significant impacts.
Our incident room is open, and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Our operational staff have been on site in the Catcliffe and Treeton area, continuing our pumping today, Monday 23/10/2023. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 AM, 24/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 09:45
River Rother
Water levels in the lower River Rother have fallen. Flooding has affected low-lying land near the watercourse, particularly in the Catcliffe area. Our incident room is open, and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. We have operational staff on site in the Catcliffe and Treeton area, who will be continuing our pumping operations today, Monday 23/10/2023. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 17:45, 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 23:28
River Rother
Water levels in the lower River Rother have fallen. Flooding has affected low-lying land near the watercourse, particularly in the Catcliffe area.
Our incident room is open, and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. We have operational staff on site in the Catcliffe and Treeton area, who will be continuing our pumping operations through the night. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:30, 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 11:42
River Rother
Water levels in the River Rother between Killamarsh and Rotherham remain high, although we expect these to continue to fall throughout today Sunday, 22/10/23. Flooding has affected low-lying land near the watercourse, particularly in the Catcliffe area. Any further rainfall today is not expected to have a significant impact on river levels.
Our incident room is open, and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 19:45, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 03:42
River Rother
Water levels in the River Rother between Killamarsh and Rotherham remains high, although we expect these to fall during Sunday, 22/10/23.
Flooding has affected low-lying land near the watercourse, particularly in the Catcliffe area. Any further rainfall today is not expected to have a significant impact on river levels.
Our incident room is open, and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 11:40, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 13:39
River Rother
Water levels in the River Rother between Killamarsh and Rotherham will remain high during 21 October 2023 after yesterday’s rainfall. Flooding has affected low-lying land near the watercourse, particularly in the Catcliffe area. Any further rainfall today is not expected to have a significant impact on river levels. Our incident room is open, and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 19:40, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 09:52
River Rother
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Rother between Killamarsh and Rotherham, due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land near the watercourse is likely throughout today, Friday 20th October 2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident room is open, and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 17:55, 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 22:43
River Rother
River levels have now peaked but remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation and no further rainfall is currently forecast overnight or tomorrow. River levels are therefore forecast to gradually fall overnight and through the morning tomorrow, 18/11/22.
We expect to remove this flood alert in the morning, however, in the meantime please continue to take care and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 12:41
River Rother
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight and this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected between now and 07:00 tomorrow morning, 18/11/22. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point, however there may be surface water issues locally.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day. We expect river levels to peak between 21:00 and 22:00 tonight, 17/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 20:35 on 17/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:22
River Rother
River levels are rising on the River Rother due to heavy persistent showers which are forecast to continue through the night.
Areas most at risk include River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham. We currently expect rivers to peak in the early hours of Tuesday morning (1/11/2022).
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please be aware that localised surface water flooding is possible.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 00:02
River Rother
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall as a result of Storm Franklin. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, Tuesday 22/02/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 12:00 tomorrow afternoon or as the situation changes. To report any property flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 07:54
River Rother
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall throughout Sunday and overnight. Areas most at risk are areas around Renishaw Golf Club.
River levels are expected remain high throughout this afternoon, 21/02/2022 and will begin to fall this evening and overnight. No significant rainfall is currently forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast.
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 7:50pm on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 20:30
River Rother
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. River levels have peaked this afternoon but remain high, with no further rise forecast. Levels will slowly begin to fall throughout tonight. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast.
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 at 8am, 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 15:06
River Rother
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. We expect river levels to peak at around 3-4pm this afternoon, 18/02/2022. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club.
River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast.
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 at 9pm, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 02:46
River Rother
River levels rose yesterday (21.01.2021) as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold and there is no further rainfall forecast.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast.
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 10:45 on 22/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 18:45
River Rother
River levels have continued to rise across the Lower Rother Catchment as a result of the persistent rainfall throughout yesterday and this morning (21/01/2021) from Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding to property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. River levels should start to fall throughout tomorrow (22/01/2021). Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 02:45, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 11:11
River Rother
River levels continue to rise across the Lower Rother Catchment as a result of the persistent rainfall throughout yesterday and this morning (21/01/2021) from Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 19:45, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 20:49
River Rother
River levels on the Lower Rother are high but steady as a result of last night’s widespread rainfall. Levels through Catcliffe and Treeton area are expected to begin falling this evening and overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying land and farmland and areas around Renishaw Golf Club. Further rain on Saturday morning 16/01/2021, and potential snow melt, is likely to mean that we will see high levels again through the weekend. 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 on Friday morning (15/01/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 13:06
River Rother
River levels on the Lower Rother are steadily rising as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Levels through Catcliffe and Treeton area are expected to continue to rise into early afternoon 14.01.2021, before falling again later in the day and overnight. Further river response will be limited if precipitation falls as snow rather than rain. Areas most at risk are low lying land and farmland and areas around Renishaw Golf Club. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and have checked our flood defences at key sites. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 09:55
River Rother
River levels have peaked following yesterday afternoon’s rainfall, 23/12/2020, and are now falling. Flooding of low-lying roads and farmland is still possible. We expect river levels to continue to fall throughout today, 24/12/2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 24/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 21:10
River Rother
River levels have risen in the Lower River Rother Catchment as a result of this afternoon’s rainfall, 23/12/2020. Consequently, flooding of low-lying roads and farmland is possible into tonight and in to tomorrow morning, 24/12/2020.
We expect river levels to remain high until the early hours of the morning.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 24/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 00:11
River Rother
River levels on the Lower Rother have peaked and are currently falling, but are expected to remain elevated throughout today, 25/02/20. Flooding of low-lying roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but we will continue to closely monitor levels. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 08:10, 25/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 14:32
River Rother
River levels on the Lower Rother are currently falling, but are expected to rise again in response to the rainfall overnight. We are expecting river levels to peak later this afternoon on the 24/02/20. Flooding of low-lying roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but we will continue to closely monitor levels. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 22:30, 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 04:26
River Rother
River levels on the Lower Rother are currently falling, but are expected to rise again later this morning in response to the rainfall overnight. We are expecting river levels to peak around late afternoon on the 24/02/20. Flooding of low-lying roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but we will continue to closely monitor levels. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 12:30, 24/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 20:08
River Rother
River levels remain high but steady on the Lower Rother as a result of the heavy rainfall this morning (23/02/2020). Consequently, flooding of low-lying roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club. We expect river levels to drop over the next few hours. However, further wet weather is forecast overnight tonight and into Monday morning (24/02/2020) which may lead to increased levels on the River Rother. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but we will continue to closely monitor levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 04:00 (24/02/20) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 11:27
River Rother
River levels have risen on the Lower Rother as a result of the heavy rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of low-lying roads and farmland is possible this afternoon (23/02/20). Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club.
No further rainfall is forecast for today (23/02/20). We expect river levels to remain high until this evening.
Our field teams are currently checking defences. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but we will continue to closely monitor levels.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 19:30 today (23/02/20) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:05
River Rother
This flood alert remains in force as river levels on the Lower River Rother remain high as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. The risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads remains, and areas most at risk are Catcliffe Nature Reserve and surrounding areas.
The River Rother is currently overtopping into Catcliffe Nature Reserve and filling the washlands. Pumps are in operation in the area to help keep the levels steady.
Scattered showers are forecast over the next couple of days, although significant impacts are not expected on the rivers.
We are closely monitoring the situation from the Leeds incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, which may be flooded, and avoid contact with flood water.
Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated by 10:00, 17/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:39
River Rother
This flood alert remains in force as river levels on the Lower River Rother remain high as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. The risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads remains, and areas most at risk are Catcliffe Nature Reserve and surrounding areas.
The River Rother is currently overtopping into Catcliffe Nature Reserve and filling the washlands. Pumps are in operation in the area to help keep the levels steady.
Scattered showers are forecast over the next couple of days, although significant impacts are not expected on the rivers.
We are closely monitoring the situation from the Leeds incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, which may be flooded, and avoid contact with flood water.
Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated by 01:45, 17/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 21:28
River Rother
Following recent rainfall which has left ground saturated, river levels have risen as a result of Storm Dennis. Rainfall is expected to continue through tonight, 15/02/20, and into Sunday morning, with a period of sustained rainfall.
Based on the current forecast, river levels are likely to rise steadily throughout the night as further sustained rainfall is expected. River levels are expected to peak at around 11:30 tomorrow, 16/02/20, and current forecasts indicate that peak levels will be below those seen during Storm Ciara.
The risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads remains this evening and into Sunday, with Renishaw Golf Club the area at most risk.
We have are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated at 05:10 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:32
River Rother
Rainfall associated with Storm Dennis is forecast to intensify from midday today, 15 February 2020. The current forecast indicates that the river response will begin later this afternoon and is likely to peak around Sunday midday, 16 February. Flooding of properties and roads is possible this evening and into Sunday. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club.
We have staff in the field and are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. If you observe flood waters, please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses. Please also plan driving routes to avoid low lying land that may be flooded. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 21:10 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 15:36
River Rother
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. We expect river levels to peak at 22:00 on 9/02/20, however these are not expected to reach the levels seen in November 2019. Areas most at risk are Renishaw Golf Club.
Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high overnight.
We urge residents to prepare, remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely
This message will be updated by 23:45 on 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.