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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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.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2019 10:24
River Don
River levels remain high after the recent rainfall. No further significant rainfall is expected today, Saturday (16/11/2019). Levels at Kirk Bramwith have fallen overnight. However, there is potential for a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire tomorrow although we do not currently expect to see any significant impacts.
We continue to monitor the situation closely and support the coordinated multi‐agency response in the affected areas and 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 18:30 on 16/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2019 02:28
River Don
This warning is still in force due to river levels remaining high overnight and into tomorrow (16/11/2019). No further significant rainfall is expected today (16/11/2019) and levels will fall, however there is potential for a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire on Sunday (17/11/2019). We are monitoring this situation closely and we continue to support the coordinated multi‐agency response, with our incident room open 24/7. A team of our officers have been on site alongside partner organisations, to speak to those who have been affected by the recent flooding. 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
River Don
This warning is still in force due to river levels remaining high throughout today (15/11/2019). No further significant rainfall is expected over today and tomorrow (16/11/2019) and levels will fall, however there is potential for a heavier band of rain to move across South Yorkshire on Sunday (17/11/2019).
We are monitoring this situation closely and we continue to support the coordinated multi‐agency response, with our incident room open 24/7.
A team of our officers have been on site in Fishlake this morning, alongside partner organisations, to speak to those affected by the recent flooding.
Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. 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 the 16/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2019 10:44
River Don
This flood warning is still in force due to river levels remaining high throughout today (15/11/2019). No further significant rainfall is expected over today and tomorrow (16/11/2019) and levels will fall, however there is potential for a heavier band of rain to move across South Yorkshire on Sunday (17/11/2019). A team of our officers will be in Fishlake this morning, alongside partner organisations, to speak to those who have been affected by the recent flooding.
Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. 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 18:45 on 15/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2019 02:57
River Don
River levels on the lower Don are rising due to the recent rainfall. River levels are forecast to peak around 9:00am on the 15th November and the peak is expected to be lower than those seen on the 7th and 8th of November. Further scattered showers are expected into Friday morning. Due to the recent rainfall and the large amounts of water still in the low lying areas of the catchment, this flood warning will remain in force. We continue to support the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open 24/7. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment so that we can reduce levels of water in the worst affected areas, and increase the capacity of our washlands for the coming days. This message will be updated by 10:55 on 15/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2019 18:22
River Don
River levels are continuing to fall in the Lower Don catchment. However a band of rain is currently moving across South Yorkshire, which will be followed by showers overnight and into tomorrow. Given the wet ground conditions, we expect local rivers to respond, rising steadily from around 18:00 this evening, overnight, peaking at around 11:00 tomorrow morning (15/11/2019). Due to the rainfall and the large amounts of water still in the low lying areas of the catchment, this flood warning will remain in force but we will review this after the rainfall has passed. We continue to support the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open 24/7. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment so that we can reduce levels of water in the worst affected areas, and increase the capacity of our washlands for the coming days. This message will be updated by 02:30 on 15/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2019 10:04
River Don
River levels have continued to fall overnight. This morning, Thursday, 14/11/2019, we are seeing a band of rain to start to move across South Yorkshire, followed by showers overnight and into tomorrow. Given the wet ground conditions, we expect local rivers to respond, rising steadily from late afternoon onwards. It is not expected to reach levels seen last week.
Due to the forecast and large amounts of water in the low lying areas of the catchment, this flood warning will remain in force. We will review this after the rainfall has passed. We continue to support the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open 24/7. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment so that we can reduce levels of water in the worst affected areas, and increase the capacity of our washlands for the coming days.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 14/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2019 01:11
River Don
The river levels in the River Don at Kirk Bramwith are gradually dropping but remain high. Water levels will continue to through the morning but we are expecting a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire through 14 November. This could be locally heavy from late afternoon into early evening. Given the wet ground conditions, there could be a response in the River Don later today and into 15 November. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Our incident response staff have deployed people, equipment and pumps. We are pumping in several locations to bring down water levels. Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 09:15 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Nov 2019 16:49
River Don
The river levels in the River Don at Kirk Bramwith are gradually dropping but remain high. We expect river levels to fall over the next 24 hours as no significant rainfall is forecast. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire overnight on Thursday 14/11/2109.. This could be locally heavy. Given the wet ground conditions, we should expect a response in the River Don. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Our incident response staff have deployed people, equipment and pumps. We are pumping in several locations to bring down water levels. Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 00:44 on 14/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Nov 2019 07:12
River Don
The river level in the River Don at Kirk Bramwith remains high. We expect river levels to fall over the next 24 hours as no significant rainfall is forecast. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire overnight on Thursday 14/11/2109.. This could be locally heavy. Given the wet ground conditions, we should expect a response in the River Don. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Our incident response staff have deployed people, equipment and pumps. We are pumping in several locations to bring down water levels. Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 15:15 on 13/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Nov 2019 22:53
River Don
The river level in the River Don at Kirk Bramwith remains high. We expect river levels to fall over the next 24 hours as no significant rainfall is forecast. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across South Yorkshire overnight on 14th November. This could be locally heavy. Given the wet ground conditions, we should expect a response in the River Don. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 06:50 on 13/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Nov 2019 14:32
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith river level gauge remain high. We are expecting scattered showers today (Tuesday, 12/11/19), however we do not currently expect this to have any significant impact on river levels. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments broadly from the east on Thursday night. This will be locally heavy, particularly for high ground exposed to the south and south-east. 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 avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 22:28 on 12/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Nov 2019 06:42
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith river level gauge remain high. We are expecting scattered showers today (Tuesday, 12/11/19), however we do not currently expect this to have any significant impact on river levels. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments broadly from the east on Thursday night. This will be locally heavy, particularly for high ground exposed to the south and south-east. 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 avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 14:45 on 12/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Nov 2019 22:17
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith river level gauge remain high. We are expecting scattered showers overnight (Monday, 11/11/19), however we do not currently expect this to have any significant impact on river levels. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments broadly from the east on Thursday night. This will be locally heavy, particularly for high ground exposed to the south and south-east. 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 avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 05:30 on 12/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Nov 2019 13:30
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith river level gauge remain high. We are expecting scattered showers throughout today (Monday, 11/11/19), however we do not currently expect this to have any further significant impact on river levels. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of rain to move across the catchments broadly from the east on Thursday night. This will be locally heavy, particularly for high ground exposed to the south and south-east. 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 avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 21:30 on 11/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Nov 2019 12:06
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith river level gauge remain high. We are expecting scattered showers throughout today (Monday, 11/11/19), however we do not currently expect this to have any further significant impact on river levels. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Looking ahead we are expecting a band of frontal rain to move across the catchments from the west on Thursday night. This will be locally heavy, particularly for high ground exposed to the south and south-east. 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 avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 20:00 on 11/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Nov 2019 03:55
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith remain high. We are expecting scattered showers throughout today (Monday, 11/11/19), however we do not currently expect this to have any further significant impact on river levels.
We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 11:55 on 11/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Nov 2019 19:48
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith remain high. Scattered showers are forecast this evening and overnight into Monday (11/11/19), however we do not expect this to have any significant impact on river levels. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Our incident response staff have deployed pumps, people and equipment. Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 03:47 on 11/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Nov 2019 11:47
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith remain high. We do not expect any further rainfall over Sunday 10/11/19, however, the forecast for the rest of the week is unsettled. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 19:47 on 10/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Nov 2019 03:58
River Don
River levels at Kirk Bramwith remain high. We do not expect any further significant rain in the next 24 hours. We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Please avoid contact with floodwater and plan journeys to avoid low-lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 11:59 on 10/11/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2019 18:39
River Don
The River Don at our Kirk Bramwith river level gauge remains elevated. Due to these persistent high levels this flood warning will remain in force. No significant rain is forecast for the rest of today or Sunday (10/11/19). We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Our response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan journeys to avoid low lying roads. To report any flood impacts please call 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 02:30 on 10/11/19 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2019 10:25
River Don
The River Don at our Kirk Bramwith river level gauge remains elevated and due to these persistent high levels here this flood warning will remain in force. The weather should mainly be dry on Saturday and Sunday. No significant rain is forecast on these days.
We are supporting the coordinated multi‐agency response and our incident room is open. Our response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 18:25 or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 19:52
River Don
River levels have risen as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall today and remain high. Consequently, the risk of flooding to property and road remains this evening, 08/11/19. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow, 09/11/19. The area most at risk is Braithwaite.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and our incident room is open. Please put your flood plan into action and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 03:50 09/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2019 19:30
River Don
River levels have risen as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall today. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is expected this evening, 07/11/19. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 08/11/19. The area most at risk is Braithwaite. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and our incident room is open. Please put your flood plan into action and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2019 08:35
River Don
This flood warning remains in force as river levels remain high: water continues to drain from low-lying land next to the lower River Don; and tides are forecast to peak on 29 October between 0700 and 0800. The Leeds Incident Room remains open and our operational staff continue to check river banks and structures next to the River Don. As no significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days, we expect the situation to improve and we will review this warning later today.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2019 00:00
River Don
This Flood warning remains in force as the river levels will remain high for at least the next 24 hours, due to the high tides between now and Tuesday evening, 29/10/19. Although levels have dropped through the day, we expect a rise in levels again with the next high tide at 06:44 28/10/19. Consequently flooding of low lying lands and roads is possible.
The Environment Agency will have operational staff checking defences tomorrow, 28/10/19. Please remain vigilant. If you have flooding concerns, put your flood plan in to action and contact the emergency services. The Leeds incident room remains open and the incident response staff will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 0800 tomorrow, 28/10/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Oct 2019 15:58
River Don
This Flood warning remains in force as the river levels will remain high for at least the next 24 hours, due to the high tides between now, 16:00 27/10/19 and Tuesday evening, 29/10/19. Although levels have dropped slightly through the day, we expect a rise in levels again with the next high tide at 19:00 27/10/19. Consequently flooding of low lying lands and roads is possible.
The Environment Agency will have operational staff checking defences today, 27/10/19. Please remain vigilant. If you have flooding concerns, put your flood plan in to action and contact the emergency services. The Leeds incident room remains open and the incident response staff will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by midnight tonight or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Oct 2019 08:00
River Don
This Flood warning remains in force as the river levels remain high for at least the next 24 hours, due to the high tides between now, 08:00, 27/10/19 and Tuesday evening, 29/10/19.
The Environment Agency will have operational staff checking defences today, 27/10/19.
We would ask people to remain vigilant and contact the emergency services if you have any immediate flooding concerns.
The Leeds incident room remains open and the incident response staff will continue to monitor the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 16:00 today, 27/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Oct 2019 21:37
River Don
This flood warning was issued based on trigger levels being met. The Environment Agency have had operational staff on site and can confirm that there has not been any overtopping of the embankments.
This Flood Warning will remain in force as the river levels remain high throughout the night.
We would ask people to remain vigilant and contact the emergency services if you have any immediate flooding concerns.
The Leeds incident room remains open and we will continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated in the next 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Oct 2019 19:54
River Don
River levels are continuing to rise following persistent rainfall last night. The trigger level for the Flood Warning has been met, however, evacuation is currently not expected.
Please contact the emergency services if you have any immediate flooding concerns. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast in the incident room and we are sending operational staff to inspect the embankments. 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 in the next 8 hours or as the situation changes.