Flood Warning Info - River Don at Fishlake
Area Description
Fishlake including Trundle Lane, Far Bank Lane, East Field Road, Dirty Lane, Main Street, Church Lane, Grove Road, Pinfold Lane, Sour Lane and Wood Lane.
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 13:10
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake have been steadily falling through this morning, Thursday 4th January 2024. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days, and levels are expected to continue to fall through the rest of the week. We anticipate removing this flood warning later this afternoon and are in contact with the City of Doncaster Council about the reopening of Jubilee Bridge. We are closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels. 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 21:10 on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 05:20
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake have peaked. No significant further river response is forecast and levels are expected to continue 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 13:30 PM on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 21:22
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake peaked at 2pm today, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, and have been steadily falling since.
Despite further unsettled weather overnight tonight, no significant further river response is forecast and levels are expected to continue 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 05:30 AM on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 13:15
River Don
Levels on the river Don at Fishlake have been steadily rising through this morning, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, following yesterday’s persistent heavy rainfall. River levels will remain high on the Lower Don catchment today but are now falling upstream at Doncaster. We currently expect the river to peak at Fishlake from 12:30 to 15:30 this afternoon, before starting to slowly fall later today and overnight into Thursday.
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 21:15 on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 05:09
River Don
River levels have risen on the River Don due to widespread rainfall today. River levels at Fishlake are forecast to peak this morning 03/01/24..
Areas most at risk include Fishlake including Trundle Lane, Far Bank Lane, East Field Road, Dirty Lane, Main Street, Church Lane, Grove Road, Pinfold Lane, Sour Lane and Wood Lane.
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 13:10pm 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 20:57
River Don
River levels have risen on the River Don due to widespread rainfall today. Due to the unsettled forecast, we expect levels to peak overnight and begin to slowly fall throughout tomorrow. Areas most at risk include Fishlake including Trundle Lane, Far Bank Lane, East Field Road, Dirty Lane, Main Street, Church Lane, Grove Road, Pinfold Lane, Sour Lane and Wood Lane. 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 08:00am on 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2023 08:42
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Fishlake have fallen overnight and into this morning, Tuesday 24/10/23.
Pumps have been deployed in the area and we will continue our pumping operations throughout today.
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 again during the afternoon and into the evening, peaking in the early hours of Wednesday 25/10/23. 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 16:45, 24th October 2023or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2023 00:53
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Fishlake are falling and are expected to continue to do so overnight and into Tuesday 24/10/23.
Pumps have been deployed in the area and we will continue our pumping operations throughout the night and into Tuesday morning.
While the current overall risk is greatly reduced, further rainfall is forecast in the early hours of Tuesday morning. As such, we expect river levels to begin to respond and rise again during the afternoon and into the evening. 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 09:00 AM, 24th October 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 16:54
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Fishlake are falling and are expected to continue to do so throughout today and overnight, 23/10/23. Pumps have been deployed in the area and we have operational staff on site who are continuing our pumping operations throughout the evening and into the night. 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 01:00 AM, 24th October 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 08:52
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Fishlake have begun to fall, and are expected to continue falling throughout today, 23/10/23. Pumps have been deployed in the area and we have staff on the ground monitoring the situation. 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 16:55, 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 00:26
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Fishlake, although they are expected to fall throughout the night and into Monday, 23/10/23. Pumps have been deployed in the area and we have staff on the ground monitoring the situation. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, 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 08:25 on 23/10/23.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 16:44
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Fishlake, although are expected to fall throughout the evening on Sunday, 22/10/2023. Pumps have been deployed in the area and we have staff on the ground monitoring the situation. 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 12:45 am, 23/10/2023
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 09:09
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Fishlake, although are expected to fall throughout the day on Sunday, 22/10/2023.
Pumps have been deployed in the area and we have staff on the ground monitoring the situation.
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 17:10, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 00:52
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Fishlake, although are expected to begin to fall throughout the day on Sunday, 22/10/2023.
Pumps have been deployed in the area and we have staff on the ground monitoring the situation. 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 08:50, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 18:08
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Fishlake and we expect levels to remain high through this evening (21/10/23). Water will continue to spill into washlands.
We have staff on the ground monitoring the situation and we are working with the emergency services and local authority. Consider activating any property level flood protection products you may have.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 02:00, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 03:55
River Don
Flooding is expected in this area following persistent heavy rain yesterday, Friday 20th October. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions.
River levels are rising in the River Don at Fishlake as water makes its way down the catchment and we expect levels to remain high through the morning on Saturday 21st October. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river is expected overnight and through the morning on Saturday.
Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 12:00, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 21:00
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake remain high due to the heavy rain this weekend that resulted in the washlands steadily filling. Water has now stopped spilling into the washlands. This warning remains in force as the washlands still contain a significant amount of water. No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours and we expect the river levels to continue falling steadily. We are deploying additional pumps in the area which will help to reduce washland levels. Consequently, we expect the flood risk to reduce and will keep the need for this warning under review. Our field teams remain in the area monitoring the situation and checking defences. This message will be updated by 09:00, 24/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 14:48
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake remain high due to the heavy rain this weekend that resulted in the washlands steadily filling. Water has now stopped spilling into the washlands. This warning remains in force this afternoon as the washlands still contain a significant amount of water. No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours and we expect the river levels to continue falling steadily. We are deploying additional pumps in the area which will help to reduce washland levels. Consequently, we expect the flood risk to reduce and will keep the need for this warning under review. Our field teams remain in the area monitoring the situation and checking defences. This message will be updated by 21:00, 23/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 07:07
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake remain high due to the heavy rain this weekend that resulted in the washlands steadily filling. Water has now stopped spilling into the Washlands. This warning remains in force this morning as levels in the river still indicate a higher than normal flood risk, and the Washlands still contain a significant amount of water. No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours and we expect the river levels to continue falling steadily.
We are deploying additional pumps in the area this morning, 23/2/22, which will help to reduce Washland levels more quickly. Consequently we expect the flood risk to reduce and will keep the need for this warning under review. Our field teams remain in the area monitoring the situation and checking defences. Please consider putting your flood plan into action and avoid driving through floodwater. This message will be updated by 15:10, 23/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 21:08
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake remain high due to the heavy rain this weekend that resulted in the washlands steadily filling. Water has stopped spilling into the Washlands as of this morning, 22/02/2022. This warning remains in force tonight as levels in the river still indicate a higher than normal flood risk, and the Washlands still contain a significant amount of water. No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours and we expect the river levels to continue falling steadily. We are deploying additional pumps in the area tomorrow, 23/2/22, which will help to reduce Washland levels more quickly. Consequently we expect the flood risk to reduce and will keep the need for this warning under review. Our field teams remain in the area monitoring the situation and checking defences. Please consider putting your flood plan into action and avoid driving through floodwater. This message will be updated by 05:05am, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 16:11
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake remain high due to the heavy rain this weekend that resulted in the washlands steadily filling. Water has stopped spilling into the washlands as of this morning, 22/02/2022. This warning remains in force as levels in the river still indicate a higher than normal risk, and the washlands still contain a significant amount of water.
No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours and we expect the Lower River Don to continue falling steadily throughout today, 22/02/2022. This means that we expect the flood risk to reduce and we will keep the need for this warning under review.
We have pumps on site to mitigate the risk and have field teams in the area monitoring the situation and checking defences throughout today. Please consider putting your flood plan into action and avoid driving through floodwater. This message will be updated by 0:10am, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 07:38
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake remain high due to the heavy rain this weekend that resulted in the washlands steadily filling.
Water has stopped spilling into the washlands as of this morning, 22/02/2022.
This warning remains in force as there is still a minor risk that this could reach levels where some properties could be affected.
This is a shorter duration incident than November 2019, so if we do get that overtopping we still do not expect similarly severe impacts.
No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours and we expect the Lower River Don to continue falling steadily throughout today, 22/02/2022
We have pumps on site to mitigate the risk and have field teams in the area monitoring the situation and checking defences throughout today. Please consider putting your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 15:40, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 22:36
River Don
Levels on the River Don at Fishlake are high due to the heavy rain this weekend. The washlands have been steadily filling.
Our best estimate is that water will continue to spill into the washlands overnight, 21/02/22, into the early hours tomorrow. We are issuing this flood warning as there is a minor risk that this could reach levels where some properties could be affected.
This is a shorter duration incident than November 2019, so if we do get that overtopping we still do not expect similarly severe impacts.
No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours and we expect the Lower River Don to be able to start slowly falling sometime tomorrow, 22/02/22. We have pumps on site to mitigate the risk and have field teams in the area monitoring the situation overnight. Please put your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 07:00 tomorrow morning, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.