Flood Alert Info - Middle River Don catchment

Area Description

River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike.

This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.

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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2026 19:14

River Don

Forecast high river levels today, Saturday 14 February 2026, may lead to continued flooding. This alert remains active due to the ongoing impacts around Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 07:30AM 15 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2026 07:11

River Don

Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2026 19:17

River Don

Forecast high river levels today, Friday 13 February 2026, may lead to continued flooding. This alert remains active due to the ongoing impacts around Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 07:30 AM 14 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2026 07:21

River Don

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2026 19:14

River Don

Forecast high river levels today, Thursday 12 February 2026, may lead to continued flooding. This alert remains active due to the ongoing impacts around Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 07:30am 13 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2026 07:17

River Don

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2026 19:22

River Don

Forecast high river levels today, Wednesday 11 February 2026, may lead to continued flooding. This alert remains active due to the ongoing impacts around Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 07:30AM 12 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2026 08:46

River Don

River levels have fallen across the catchment, though may rise again today, 11/02/2026, in response to further rainfall. This alert reamins active due to the ongoing impacts around Pastures Road, Mexbrough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 11/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2026 20:55

River Don

River levels have fallen across the catchment, though may rise again overnight tonight, 10/02/2026, in response to further predicted rainfall. This alert reamins active due to the ongoing impacts around Pastures Road, Mexbrough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 11/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2026 08:26

River Don

River levels are falling slowly and are expected to continue falling throughout today, 10/02/2026. This alert remains active due to the ongoing impacts around Pastures Road, Mexbrough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 10/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2026 20:16

River Don

River levels are falling slowly and are expected to continue falling overnight tonight, 09/02/2026, and tomorrow, 10/02/2026. No Flood Warnings are expected. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads, particularly Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 10/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2026 08:40

River Don

River levels are falling slowly and are expected to continue falling thoughout today. No Flood Warnings are expected. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads, particularly Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 09/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2026 20:54

River Don

Levels are falling slowly across the catchment, and will continue to fall throughout the night. No Flood Warnings are expected. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads, particularly Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 09/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2026 08:59

River Don

Levels remain high following further rainfall overnight, but are now exepcted to slowly fall throughout today. No Flood Warnings are expected. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads, particularly Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 08/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2026 20:37

River Don

Levels have been slowly falling on the River Don between Sheffield and Doncaster through today, but may rise again overnight and into Sunday morning in response to further rainfall on Saturday evening. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings as a result of this rainfall. Levels should then fall again later on Sunday. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads, particularly Pastures Road, Mexborough, which remains closed due to flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 08/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2026 08:45

River Don

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Saturday 07/02/2026.Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads, particularly Pastures Road, Mexborough. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 07/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2026 20:52

River Don

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Friday 06/02/2026, and tomorrow, Saturday 07/02/2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads, particularly Pastures Road, Mexborough. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 07/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2026 19:20

River Don

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the morning of 06 February 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers in particular Pastures Road. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 06 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2026 06:05

River Don

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the morning of 06 February 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers in particular Pastures Road. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 06 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2026 17:00

River Don

High river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on overnight on 27 January 2026 into 28 January 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads, particularly Pastures Road, Mexborough. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2026 13:40

River Don

High river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 27 January 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads adjacent to the river Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2025 18:40

River Don

Chance of rain is very low overnight. River levels remain high but are now decreasing. Flooding remains possible on Saturday 15 November 2025. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 16 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2025 07:27

River Don

More light rain is expected over the next 6 hours. River levels remain high but are not expected to increase. Flooding is possible on Saturday 15 November 2025 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 7:00PM on 15 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2025 16:44

River Don

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025 and through the night. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 7:30AM on 15 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2025 23:52

River Don

River levels are now peaking on the River Don Middle Catchment at Doncaster and falling upstream of the there, following rainfall this morning and melting of snowfall. Levels at Doncaster are forecast to fall through the night and into tomorrow, Tuesday 6th January 2025. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Don, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around The River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike and Carr Brook, No further significant rainfall is expected over the next couple of days. Surface water flooding is likely to affect roads due to ongoing snow melt. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Please refer to advice from local authorities and the emergency services regarding risks relating to snow and icy conditions. This message will be updated by 11:30am on Tuesday 7th January 2025, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2025 07:50

River Don

River levels have risen on the River Don Middle Catchment overnight due to persistent rainfall and melting of snowfall , River levels are currently rising and flooding is possible. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Don, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around The River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike and Carr Brook, Levels are currently expected to peak through Rotherham later this morning before dropping through this afternoon and overnight. No further significant rainfall is expected over the next couple of days. Surface water flooding is likely to affect roads due to ongoing snow melt. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Please refer to advice from local authorities and the emergency services regarding risks relating to snow and icy conditions. This message will be updated by 19:30 PM on Monday 6th January 2025, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2025 20:17

River Don

River levels have peaked and are now falling following heavy rainfall overnight and early this morning, 01/01/2025. However, flooding remains possible this evening and overnight. Areas most at risk include the River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike and Carr Brook. River levels have fallen in the Rotherham area but remain elevated downstream at Sprotbrough. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days allowing river levels to fall overnight and through the day tomorrow, 02/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but will do so if required. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on Thursday, 02/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2025 07:05

River Don

River levels are still rising in response to heavy rainfall over night and early this morning. Flooding remains possible today, Wednesday 01/01/2025. Areas most at risk include the River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike and Carr Brook . Rainfall is expected to clear this morning, and levels will remain high before falling later. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. This message will be updated by 19:00 on Wednesday, 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2024 17:32

River Don

Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from midnight tonight, 31/12/2024. Areas most at risk include the River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike and Carr Brook . Further flooding is possible overnight as river levels will rise rapidly due to heavy rainfall. River levels are forecast to peak in Sheffield between 06:00 AM and 12:00 PM tomorrow, 01/01/2025. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities. We will issue flood warning where required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. We will aim to update this message by 09:00 AM on 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:03

River Don

River levels are now falling in the Middle River Don catchment, but remain high, particularly between Kilnhurst and Sprotbrough. Washlands are expected to be flooded. The River Don at Sprotbrough peaked at around 6am this morning, Wednesday 03/01/2024. Despite further unsettled weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with showers at times, levels on the Middle Don should fall through the day today. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 18:15

River Don

River levels are rising in the Middle River Don catchment, particularly around Rotherham and Kilnhurst where flooding is possible. Levels are expected to peak at around 9pm tonight, Tuesday 2/1/24, but are then likely to fall during the night. Washlands are expected to be flooded. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:15 am 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 19:54

River Don

River levels on the Middle River Don have fallen after last nights rain, but are expected to increase once again following another band of rain forecast for tonight, 10/12/2023. Therefore, this Flood Alert remains in force. Areas most at risk include The River Don in Sheffield from Lady’s Bridge in Sheffield City Centre to Meadowhall. Levels are expected to rise again at around 8 PM tonight, 10/12/2023, with a peak in Rotherham around 3:00 to 5:00 AM on Monday morning. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 15:19

River Don

River levels on the Middle River Don have fallen after last nights rain, but are expected to increase once again following another band of rain forecast for tonight, 10/12/2023. Therefore, this Flood Alert remains in force. Areas most at risk include The River Don in Sheffield from Lady’s Bridge in Sheffield City Centre to Meadowhall. Levels are expected to rise again at around 08:00 PM tonight, 10/12/2023, with a peak in Rotherham around 4 to 6 AM on Monday morning. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:11

River Don

River levels have peaked on the Middle Don and are now falling following last night’s rain, however levels remain high and flooding is still possible this morning, Sunday 10/12/2023. Therefore this Flood Alert remains in force. Areas most at risk include The River Don in Sheffield from Lady’s Bridge in Sheffield City Centre to Meadowhall. There are further bands of rain forecast mid-morning and this evening which will see levels increase again tonight, however they are not forecast to reach as high as last night. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 14:15 on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 16:24

River Don

River levels are forecast to rise on the River Don due to widespread rainfall today, Saturday 09/12/2023. Areas most at risk include The River Don in Sheffield from Lady’s Bridge in Sheffield City Centre to Meadowhall. Flooding is possible from 9 PM to 5 AM on 09/12/2023-10/12/2023, with a peak at 1 AM 10/12/2023. Further rainfall is forecast overnight with weather remaining unsettled throughout the rest of the weekend. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 12:20 am on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:10

River Don

River levels are forecast to begin to fall through this afternoon, but will remain high on the River Don due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include The River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike and Carr brook and Meadowhall. Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible from the early hours of Friday the 20th of October. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to remain high. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 00:10 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 20:55

River Don

River levels are forecast to rise on the River Don due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include The River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike and Carr brook and Meadowhall. Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible from the early hours of Friday the 20th of October. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 23:34

River Don

River levels are now falling and will continue to fall through the night and into tomorrow, 18/11/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. No further rainfall is currently forecast overnight or tomorrow. We therefore plan to remove this flood alert in the morning. No further flooding to fields and roads is expected, however there may still be standing water so please continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:43

River Don

River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall through today. Consequently, flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected this afternoon and into this evening, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point, however there may be surface water issues locally. Rainfall is expected to become less heavy this evening and overnight. We currently expect the River Don to peak this evening, around 18:00 through Sheffield and around 20:00 through Rotherham, before starting to fall later this evening and overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 0:40 on 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 01:06

River Don

River levels remain high as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall on Sunday 20th February. No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24hours and river levels are expected to fall throughout today (21/02/2022). We are monitoring the situation closely on a 24 hour basis and our incident staff are checking defences. 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 by 13:05 tomorrow afternoon, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:04

River Don

River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall overnight and this morning, Sunday 20th February. Due to the saturated conditions and thawing of any lying snow, river levels are likely to be particularly high throughout today. We are monitoring the situation closely on a 24 hour basis and will issue flood warnings if properties and parts of communities are expected to flood. Further rain is forecast and we currently expect river levels to peak again from 6pm today, 20/02/2022, and remain high overnight into Monday. Areas most at risk initially are low lying land and roads. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Consider taking appropriate steps to prepare for possible flooding, such as moving things upstairs and getting flood protection equipment ready to put in place. This message will be updated by 18:00, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 20:47

River Don

River levels are expected to rise as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall which is forecast to start around midnight and continue through much of tomorrow, Sunday 20th February. Due to the saturated conditions and thawing of any lying snow, rivers will respond readily to this rainfall and are likely to be particularly high through the afternoon, evening and overnight into Monday. We are monitoring the situation closely and will issue flood warnings if properties and parts of communities are expected to flood. We currently expect to see river levels peak in Rotherham late evening Sunday. Areas most at risk initially are low lying land and roads. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Consider taking appropriate steps to prepare for possible flooding, such as moving things upstairs and getting flood protection equipment ready to put in place. This message will be updated at 08:50, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.