Flood Warning Info - River Don at Stainforth
Area Description
Stainforth including the area bounded by River Don, Doncaster Road, East Lane, Emerson Avenue, Field Road, Oldfield Crescent, the railway line and the M18 motorway.
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.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2025 05:18
River Don
River levels remain high, but continue to gradually fall at Kirk Bramwith. No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days which will see river levels continue falling.
Areas most at risk include Stainforth, including the area bounded by River Don, Doncaster Road, East Lane, Emerson Avenue, Field Road, Oldfield Crescent, the railway line and the M18 motorway, South Bramwith including Bramwith Lane, Hall Lane and Low Lane.
Jubilee Bridge remains closed this morning, Wednesday 8 January 2025. It is likely to be re-opened later on Wednesday morning, once inspected by Doncaster Council.
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 13:15 on Wednesday 8 January 2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2025 20:59
River Don
River levels remain high, but continue to gradually fall at Kirk Bramwith. No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days which should see river levels continue falling.
Areas most at risk include Stainforth, including the area bounded by River Don, Doncaster Road, East Lane, Emerson Avenue, Field Road, Oldfield Crescent, the railway line and the M18 motorway, South Bramwith including Bramwith Lane, Hall Lane and Low Lane.
Jubilee Bridge will remain closed throughout tonight and into tomorrow morning, Wednesday 8 January 2025. It is likely to be re-opened on Wednesday once inspected by Doncaster Council.
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 05:15 on Wednesday 8 January 2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2025 15:58
River Don
Levels peaked overnight at Kirk Bramwith and have started to slowly fall. They will continue to fall throughout the day, Tuesday 07/01/25.
Areas most at risk include Stainforth including the area bounded by River Don, Doncaster Road, East Lane, Emerson Avenue, Field Road, Oldfield Crescent, the railway line and the M18 motorway. South Bramwith including Bramwith Lane, Hall Lane and Low Lane.
Jubilee Bridge will remain closed through today, Tuesday 7th January and is likely to be reopened on Wednesday once inspected by Doncaster Council.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days which should allow river levels to gradually fall.
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 11:00PM 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2025 10:44
River Don
River levels have risen on the River Don due to due to persistent rainfall and melting of snowfall
Areas most at risk include Stainforth including the area bounded by River Don, Doncaster Road, East Lane, Emerson Avenue, Field Road, Oldfield Crescent, the railway line and the M18 motorway.South Bramwith including Bramwith Lane, Hall Lane and Low Lane.
Levels peaked overnight at Kirk Bramwith and have started to slowly fall. They will continue to fall throughout the day, Tuesday 07/01/25,
Jubilee Bridge will remain closed through today, Tuesday 7th January and is likely to be reopened on Wednesday once inspected by Doncaster Council.
No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days which should allow river levels to gradually fall.
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 20:00 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2025 09:31
River Don
Jubilee Bridge will remain closed through today, Tuesday 7th January and is likely to be reopened on Wednesday once inspected by Doncaster Council.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2025 00:33
River Don
River levels have risen on the River Don due to due to persistent rainfall and melting of snowfall throughout yesterday and today. Areas most at risk include South Bramwith including Bramwith Lane, Hall Lane and Low Lane. Levels will remain high overnight but are expected to peak at Kirk Bramwith between midnight and 6am. No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days which should allow river levels to gradually fall. 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 12:30 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 19:09
River Don
River levels are rising on the River Don due to due to persistent rainfall and melting of snowfall throughout yesterday and today. Flooding in areas adjacent to the river is possible through this evening, 06/01/2025 and into the night. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:30am, 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2023 10:13
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 18:30, 24th October 2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Oct 2023 03:04
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 flood risk is reduced, further rainfall is forecast throughout Tuesday.
As a result, we expect river levels to begin to respond and rise again during the afternoon and into the evening of 24/10/23. 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 11:05 AM, 24th October 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 19:14
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 03:00 AM, 24th October 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 08:59
River Don
River levels on the River Don at Stainforth 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 17:00, 23/10/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Oct 2023 00:38
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Stainforth, although are expected to fall throughout the night and into Monday, 23/10/23.
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 08:40 on 23/10/23.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 17:15
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Stainforth, 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 01:15 AM on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 09:58
River Don
River levels remain high on the River Don at Stainforth, although are expected 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 18:00, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 01:53
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 09:55, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 18:34
River Don
River levels are remaining but are forecast to begin to fall 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 02:30, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 02:44
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.