Flood Warning Info - Blackburn Brook and Charlton Brook from Chapeltown to North Ecclesfield
Area Description
Ecclesfield including Loicher Bridge and the works on Station Road. Chapeltown including Nether Lane, Cowley Lane, Falding Street, Station Road, Thornbrook Gardens, Cart Road, Bridge Inn Road and Newton Chambers Road.
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 21 Oct 2023 09:03
Blackburn Brook
River levels are falling but remain high on Charlton Brook due to persistent heavy rain yesterday, Friday 20th October 2023. Further showers are expected today, Saturday 21st October 2023.
There remains a risk of flooding to properties. Areas affected include Newton Chambers Road Industrial Estate, Thornbrook Road, Station Road, Cowley Lane, Cowley Court, Falding Street, Barrel Inn Road, Lane End and the Thorncliffe Road Estate.
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 17:00, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 19:21
Blackburn Brook
River levels are high on Charlton Brook due to persistent rainfall. Levels will remain high but will start to recede.
Flooding is forecast to affect Newton Chambers Road Industrial Estate, Thornbrook Road, Station Road, Cowley Lane, Cowley Court, Falding Street, Barrel Inn Road, Lane End and the Thorncliffe Road Estate.
Rainfall is expected throughout the night, Friday 20th October 2023, and into Saturday.
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 03:20 AM, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 10:18
Blackburn Brook
River levels are rising rapidly on Charlton Brook due to persistent rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect Newton Chambers Road Industrial Estate, Thornbrook Road, Station Road, Cowley Lane, Cowley Court, Falding Street, Barrel Inn Road, Lane End and the Thorncliffe Road Estate.
Rainfall is expected throughout today, Friday 20th October 2023, and river levels are expected to remain high.
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 18:20, 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2021 19:21
Blackburn Brook
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this evening 06/02/2021. Areas most at risk are Blackburn Brook and Charlton Brook from Chapeltown to North Ecclesfield. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to peak around 21:00 this evening.
Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.