Flood Warning Info - Blackburn Brook and Charlton Brook from Chapeltown to North Ecclesfield

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.

River levels have risen as a result of persistent rainfall overnight and this morning, 09/02/20, due to Storm Ciara. A further heavy band of rain is now causing the river to continue to rise sharply and property flooding is possible from around 13:00 today, 09/02/20. Areas most at risk are Blackburn Brook and Charlton Brook from Chapeltown to North Ecclesfield. We expect river levels to continue to rise until the early afternoon today, when the rain is forecast to ease into a pattern of showers. To report property flooding please call 0800 80 70 60. We are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please put your flood plan into action and see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads, which may be flooded, and avoid contact with flood water. We will update this message by 20:15 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.

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. Areas most at risk are Blackburn Brook and Charlton Brook from Chapeltown to North Ecclesfield. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 08/11/19. 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.

River levels have risen rapidly as a result of today’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads and farmland is expected today, 07/11/19. Areas most at risk are Blackburn Brook and Charlton Brook from Chapeltown to North Ecclesfield. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 08/11/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please put your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 18:30 on 07/11/19, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainf

Due to some localised heavy rain showers today, Blackburn Brook as monitored at High Green has responded quickly and risen sharply. Be aware that there is still a risk of further sharp showers through Monday and into the evening. We urge residents to prepare, remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through any flood water. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation. Updates to river levels can be found on the GOV.UK website.