Flood Warning Info - River Don at Braithwaite
Area Description
Braithwaite including Low Lane, Pear Tree Close, Braithwaite Lane, Willow Bridge Lane, Top Lane, Plumtree Hill Road and properties at Stainforth Bridge.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 04:53
River Don
Levels on the River Don are continuing to fall and will do so throughout today, 04/01/24. However, river levels are still elevated and so the warning remains in force.
Please take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 12:50pm on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 21:09
River Don
The River Don peaked at 12 noon today at Kirk Bramwith and has been steadily falling since following yesterday’s persistent heavy rainfall. Despite unsettled weather expected overnight tonight, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, we expect no significant further river response and levels are expected to steadily fall through the rest of the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 05:00AM on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 13:06
River Don
The river Don is currently peaking at Kirk Bramwith following yesterday’s persistent heavy rainfall. River levels will remain high on the Lower Don catchment today but are now falling upstream at Doncaster. Once the peak has passed at Kirk Bramwith, levels are expected to gradually fall throughout the day today, 03/01/2024, and tomorrow.
Despite further unsettled weather over the coming days, with showers at times, no significant further river response is forecast and levels are expected to steadily fall through the rest of the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 21:05 on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 05:00
River Don
River levels have risen on the River Don due to widespread rainfall today. River levels at Braithwaite are forecast to peak this morning 03/01/24.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 13:00pm 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:01
River Don
River levels have risen on the River Don due to widespread rainfall today. River levels will continue to rise into the early hours of tomorrow morning and we currently expect them to peak at around 4am. Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 06:50am 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2023 10:06
River Don
River levels on the River Don have fallen overnight and into this morning, Tuesday 24/10/23
While the current overall risk is greatly reduced, further rainfall is forecast today, 24/10/2023. As such, we expect river levels to begin to respond and rise further during the afternoon and into the evening, peaking late Tuesday night (24/10/2023). We do not expect the levels to be as high as in recent days. Standing water in areas adjacent to the river still remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Our incident room remains open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 18:00, 24th October 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2023 01:49
River Don
Throughout Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday, 24/10/23, river levels on the River Don have been falling.
While the current overall flood risk is greatly reduced, further rainfall is forecast throughout Tuesday 24/10/23. As a result, we expect river levels to begin to respond and rise again during Tuesday afternoon and into the evening. We do not currently expect river levels to be as high as in recent days.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river still remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 09:50 AM, 24th October 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 17:33
River Don
River levels on the River Don are falling and are expected to continue to do so throughout today and overnight, 23/10/23.
While the current overall risk is greatly reduced, further rainfall is forecast overnight and into tomorrow, Tuesday 24/10/23. As such, we expect river levels to begin to respond and rise again from tomorrow afternoon and into the evening 24/10/23, however we do not expect the levels to be as high as in recent days. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river still remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 01:30AM, 24th October 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 09:12
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Braithwaite have begun to fall, and are expected to continue falling throughout today, 23/10/23. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the week, and rivers will be receptive to any further rainfall. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 17:15, on 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 01:00
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Braithwaite, although are expected to fall throughout the night and into Monday, 23/10/23.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 23/10/23.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 17:31
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Braithwaite, although will continue to gradually fall through Sunday evening, 22/10/2023. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 01:30 AM on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 10:41
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Braithwaite, although are expected to begin to fall throughout Sunday, 22/10/2023. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 18:40, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 01:56
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don, although are expected to begin to fall throughout the night and into Sunday, 22/10/2023.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 19:01
River Don
River levels are remaining high but are forecast to begin falling through the night on the River Don due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river is still possible through this evening, 21st October 2023 and into the night.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 AM, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 01:28
River Don
River levels are rising in the River Don at Braithwaite due to persistent heavy rainfall yesterday, Friday 20th October. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river is expected overnight and through the morning on Saturday. We expect the river level to peak by mid-afternoon on Saturday, 21st October 2023.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:30, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Braithwaite including Low Lane, Pear Tree Close, Braithwaite Lane, Willow Bridge Lane, Top Lane, Plumtree Hill Road and properties at Stainforth Bridge.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 00:45
River Don
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 11:01
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Kirk Bramwith have peaked and are continuing to fall steadily. However, this Flood Warning remains in place and the risk of flooding to property, roads and farmland remains.
Although further unsettled weather and showers are forecast, we are not expecting any further significant rainfall and therefore we expect levels to be able to continue to slowly fall throughout today and overnight. Our field teams are patrolling the Lower Don today, and we continue to monitor the forecast and river levels.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and report any property flooding on 0800 80 70 60.
This message will be updated by 19:15, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 03:37
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Kirk Bramwith have peaked and are gradually beginning to fall. However, this Flood Warning remains in place and the risk of flooding to property, roads and farmland remains.
Although further unsettled weather and showers are forecast, we are not expecting any further significant rainfall and therefore we expect levels to be able to continue to slowly fall in the next 24 hours. Our field teams have been on site around the Lower Don today, and we continue to monitor the forecast and river levels.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and report any property flooding on 0800 80 70 60.
This message will be updated by 12pm, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 20:13
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Kirk Bramwith have been steadily peaking throughout today but have not yet begun to fall. Consequently, this Flood Warning remains in place and the risk of flooding to property, roads and farmland remains. Although further unsettled weather and showers are forecast, we are not expecting any further significant rainfall and so we expect levels to be able to begin to slowly fall in the next 24 hours. Our field teams have been on site around the Lower Don today, and we continue to monitor the forecast and river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and report any property flooding on 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 04:15am, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 12:25
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Kirk Bramwith are currently peaking. Consequently, this Flood Warning remains in place and the risk of flooding to property, roads and farmland remains. Although further unsettled weather and showers are forecast, we are not expecting any further significant rainfall and so we expect levels to slowly fall over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff will continue to monitor the forecast and river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 20:30 this evening, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 22:46
River Don
River levels are rising at Kirk Bramwith as a result of persistent heavy rainfall moving downstream. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between midnight tonight, Sunday 20/02/2022, and into tomorrow, Monday 21/02/2022. Areas most at risk are properties in Braithwaite. No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to continue to slowly rise until the early afternoon, Monday 21/02/2022, when they will then be able to slowly start to fall. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and put your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 06:50 tomorrow morning, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.