Flood Warning Info - River Don and River Went at Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green
Area Description
Pollington, Eskholme, Marsh Hills, Mawson Green and Pincheon Green.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 19 Nov 2019 02:50
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning remains in force as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don catchments. We continue to pump floodwater. As no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, levels in the River Went will continue to fall. Our incident room remains open. Visit https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents for latest information and local advice. Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Check https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks for road closures. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 10:55 on 19/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2019 18:55
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning remains in force as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don catchments. We continue to pump floodwater. As no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, levels in the River Went will continue to fall. Our incident room remains open. Visit https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents for latest information and local advice.
Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Check https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks for road closures. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 0300 on 19/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2019 11:04
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning remains in force as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don catchments, where pumping of floodwater continues. No significant rainfall is forecast this week and river levels will continue to fall. Our incident room remains open. For information on Doncaster Council Community Recovery Hubs please visit https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents . Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Check https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks for road closures. Visit GOV.UK for the latest information on the situation and forecast. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 18/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2019 02:38
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning is still in force as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don catchments. Levels on the River Don are expected to continue to fall and will gradually reach levels low enough for the River Went to start to drain more quickly. No significant rainfall is forecast throughout today, 18/11/2019. Our incident room remains open. For information on Doncaster Council Community Recovery Hubs please visit https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents . Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Check https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks for road closures. Visit GOV.UK for the latest information on the situation and forecast. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 10:30 on 18/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2019 20:06
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning is still in force as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don catchments. Levels on the River Don are expected to continue to fall and will gradually reach levels low enough for the River Went to start to drain more quickly. Tonight will see scattered showers, occasionally heavy, but we do not expect to see significant river response. Our incident room remains open. For information on Doncaster Council Community Recovery Hubs please visit https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents
Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Visit GOV.UK for the latest information on the situation and forecast. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 0230 on 18/11/2019 or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2019 11:46
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning is still in force as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don catchments. Levels on the River Don are expected to continue to fall through Sunday 17/11/2019 and will gradually reach levels low enough for the River Went to start to drain more quickly. Today will see scattered showers, occasionally heavy, but we do not expect to see significant river response. Our incident room remains open. For information on Doncaster Council Community Recovery Hubs please visit: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents. Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back flood water and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Visit Gov.UK for the latest information on the situation and forecast. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 19:45 on 17/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2019 03:31
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning is still in force as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don catchments. Levels on the River Don through Doncaster are expected to continue to fall through Sunday 17/11/2019 and will gradually reach levels low enough for the River Went to start to drain more quickly. No further significant rainfall is currently forecast but we continue to monitor the situation closely. Our incident room remains open. For information on Doncaster Council Community Recovery Hubs please visit: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents. Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back flood water and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Visit Gov.UK for the latest information on the situation and forecast. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 11:45 on 17/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2019 19:46
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning remains in force as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don Catchment. Levels on the River Don through Doncaster are expected to continue to fall and will gradually reach levels low enough for the River Went to start to drain more quickly.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast but we continue to monitor the situation closely. Our Leeds incident room remains open. For information on Doncaster Council Community Recovery Hubs please visit: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents.
Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back flood water and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Visit Gov.UK for the latest information on the situation and forecast. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 03:45 on 17/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2019 11:22
Ouse, Don, Went
This flood warning remains in force today (16/11/2019) as levels remain high in the lower and tidal areas of the River Went and River Don Catchment. Levels on the River Don through Doncaster are expected to continue to fall through today and will gradually reach levels low enough for the River Went to start to drain more quickly.
No further significant rainfall is currently forecast but we continue to monitor the situation closely. Our Leeds incident room remains open. For information on Doncaster Council Community Recovery Hubs please visit: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/News/flooding-faqs-and-advice-for-residents.
Please avoid contact with floodwater, stay away from embankments holding back flood water and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. Visit Gov.UK for the latest information on the situation and forecast. To report any flood impacts call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 19:15 on 16/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2019 02:28
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels in the catchment have risen due to the rainfall on the 14/11/2019 into yesterday 15/1/2019. Relatively high tides will slow down the draining of the washlands along the river. No further significant rainfall is expected today 16/11/2019 however there is potential for a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire on Sunday (17/11/2019).
The Leeds incident room remains open 24/7 and we will be closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60.
This message will be updated by 10:30 on 16/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2019 18:29
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels in the catchment have risen due to the rainfall overnight. Relatively high tides will slow down the draining of the washlands along the river. No further significant rainfall is expected over today and tomorrow (16/11/2019) however there is potential for a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire on Sunday (17/11/2019).
The Leeds incident room remains open 24/7 and we will be closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60.
This message will be updated by 02:30 on 16/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2019 13:17
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels in the catchment have risen due to the rainfall overnight. Relatively high tides will slow down the draining of the washlands along the river. No further significant rainfall is expected over today and tomorrow (16/11/2019) however there is potential for a heavier band of rain to move across South Yorkshire on Sunday (17/11/2019). The Leeds incident room remains open and we will be closely monitoring the situation. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 18:30 on 15/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2019 04:53
Ouse, Don, Went
A band of rain has now moved across South Yorkshire with scattered showers forecast during the morning of Friday 15th November. The River Don and River Went have risen in response to the rain and will remain high throughout Friday morning, and higher Spring tides for the remainder of this week will work to hold freshwater back in the lower rivers. We expect river levels to peak around 14:00 on Friday in the lowest reaches of the River Don. However, the peak levels are forecast to be significantly lower than those seen at the end of last week. A 5 day flood forecast can be seen on the GOV.UK website. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 13:00 on the 15th November or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2019 19:40
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don remain high, and higher Spring tides for the remainder of this week will work to hold freshwater back in the lower rivers. Rain is falling across the South Yorkshire catchment and is forecast to continue until approximately 22:00 this evening Thursday 14/11/2019. Given the wet ground conditions, we expect local rivers to respond and currently expect river levels to peak between 14:00 to 16:00 tomorrow afternoon, Friday 15/11/2019 in the lowest reaches of the River Don. However, the peak levels are currently expected to be significantly lower than those seen at the end of last week. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 03:40, 15/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2019 12:52
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don remain high, and higher Spring tides for the remainder of this week will work to hold freshwater back in the lower rivers. We are seeing a band of rain move across South Yorkshire today (14/11/2019), with showers continuing overnight.
Given the wet ground conditions, we expect local rivers to respond and currently expect river levels to peak between 9 and 11a.m tomorrow morning in the lowest reaches of the River Don. However, the peak levels are currently expected to be significantly lower than those seen at the end of last week.
See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 20:50, 14/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2019 02:36
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don remain high and higher Spring tides for the remainder of this week will work to hold freshwater back in the lower rivers. A band of rain is forecast to move across South Yorkshire from the afternoon / overnight on 14 November. Given the wet ground conditions, we expect local rivers respond from late on 14 November into 15 November. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 10:35, 14/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Nov 2019 18:47
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don remain high and higher Spring tides for the remainder of this week will work to hold freshwater back in the lower rivers. On 14 November we are expecting a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire from early evening. Given the wet ground conditions, we expect local rivers respond from late on 14 November into 15 November. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 02:35, 14/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Nov 2019 12:52
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don remain high and higher Spring tides for the remainder of this week will work to hold freshwater back in the lower rivers. On 14 November we are expecting a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire from early evening. Given the wet ground conditions, we expect local rivers respond from late on 14 November into 15 November. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 20:45, 13/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Nov 2019 04:22
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don remain high and higher Spring tides for the remainder of this week will work to hold freshwater back in the lower rivers. On 14 November we are expecting a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire from early evening. Given the wet ground conditions, we expect local rivers respond from late on 14 November into 15 November. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 12:25, 13/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Nov 2019 20:30
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don remain high today, 12/11/19. There is still a risk around Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green. The scattered showers today, 12/11/19, have largely passed through and we do not currently expect any further significant effects overnight. We are moving into spring tides and are monitoring this closely.
Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments broadly from the East on Thursday night. Given the wet condition of the catchment, we expect to see the rivers respond. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment.
Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 04:30 on 13/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Nov 2019 11:57
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don will remain high today (12/11/19). There is still a risk around Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green. There may be scattered showers through the day. We will be monitoring these closely but do not currently expect any significant effects. We are moving into spring tides and are monitoring this closely. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments from broadly from the east on Thursday night. Given the wet condition of the catchment, we expect to see the rivers respond. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 20:00 on 12/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Nov 2019 04:10
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don will remain high today (12/11/19). There is still a risk around Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green. There may be scattered showers through the day. We will be monitoring these closely but do not currently expect any significant effects. We are moving into spring tides and are monitoring this closely. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments from broadly from the east on Thursday night. Given the wet condition of the catchment, we expect to see the rivers respond. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 12:07 on 12/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Nov 2019 21:57
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don will remain high overnight (11/11/19). There is still a risk around Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green. There may be scattered showers overnight. We will be monitoring these closely but do not currently expect any significant effects. We are moving into spring tides and are monitoring this closely. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments from broadly from the east on Thursday night. Given the wet condition of the catchment, we expect to see the rivers respond. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 05:45, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Nov 2019 13:46
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don will remain high today (11/11/19). There is still a risk around Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green. Whilst Monday's high tides will slow the rate of river levels dropping, we do not expect this to cause river levels to rise further. There may be scattered showers today. We will be monitoring these closely but do not currently expect any significant effects. We are moving into spring tides and are monitoring this closely. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments from broadly from the east on Thursday night. Given the wet condition of the catchment, we expect to see the rivers respond. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 21:45, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Nov 2019 09:43
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don will remain high today (11/11/19). There is still a risk around Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green. Whilst Monday's high tides will slow the rate of river levels dropping, we do not expect this to cause river levels to rise further. There may be scattered showers today. We will be monitoring these closely but do not currently expect any significant effects. We are moving into spring tides and are monitoring this closely. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of frontal rain to move across the catchments from the west on Thursday night. Given the wet condition of the catchment, we expect to see the rivers respond. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please plan your journey to avoid low lying roads: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/transport-streets-parking/current-roadworks. This message will be updated by 17:45, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Nov 2019 01:29
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don and River Went remain high as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property is possible with areas most at risk being Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green. We expect scattered showers throughout today (Monday 11/11/19) however we do not currently expect this to have any further significant effects. Put your flood plan into action and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please remain vigilant and see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. To report any flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open. This message will be updated by 09:30 on 11/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Nov 2019 16:59
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don and River Went remain high as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property is possible. There may be scattered showers this evening and overnight into Monday (11/11/19) however we do not expect this to have any significant effects. We expect river levels to remain high and to rise in response to the catchment reaching capacity. Areas most at risk are Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green. Put your flood plan into action and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please remain vigilant and see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. To report any flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open. This message will be updated by 01:00 on 11/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Nov 2019 09:01
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don and River Went remain high as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property is possible. No further significant rainfall is forecast over Sunday 10/11/19, however the forecast for the rest of the week is unsettled. We expect river levels to remain high and to rise in response to the catchment reaching capacity. Areas most at risk are Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green.
Put your flood plan into action and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please remain vigilant and see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. To report any flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 10/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Nov 2019 00:11
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don and River Went remain high as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property is possible. Although no further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, we expect river levels to remain high and to rise in response to the catchment reaching capacity. Areas most at risk are Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green.
Put your flood plan into action and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please remain vigilant and see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. To report any flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open. This message will be updated by 08:08 10/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2019 15:37
Ouse, Don, Went
River levels on the River Don and River Went have risen this morning (9/11/19) as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible this afternoon, 09/11/19, and if it occurs we would expect the risk to continue into Monday 11/11/19.
Although no further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, we expect river levels to remain high throughout today and to rise in response to the catchment reaching capacity.
Areas most at risk are Pollington, Eskholme and Pincheon Green.
Please put your flood plan into action and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Please remain vigilant and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. To report any flood impacts, please call 0800 80 70 60.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open. This message will be updated by 23:30 09/11/19, or as the situation changes.