Flood Alert Info - Blackburn Brook

Blackburn Brook

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 Blackburn Brook from High Green to Meadowhall, including Charlton Brook, Ecclesfield Brook and Whitley 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.

Blackburn Brook

Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from midnight tonight, 31/12/2024. Areas most at risk include Blackburn Brook from High Green to Meadowhall, including Charlton Brook, Ecclesfield Brook and Whitley Brook. Further flooding is possible overnight as river levels will rise rapidly due to heavy rainfall. River levels are forecast to peak at Sheffield Wincobank between 03:00 AM and 08:00 AM 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.

Blackburn Brook

River levels remain high following Monday's heavy and persistent rainfall. River levels have now peaked and are anticipated to fall throughout today, Tuesday 1st October 2024. No further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation Surface water is likely to affect low spots on roads; take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Blackburn Brook

Rising river levels throughout this evening, as a result of persistent rainfall, may lead to flooding. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. Surface Water flooding may be possible. Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight and into tomorrow morning, 01/10/2024, and no further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 02:15 am on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Blackburn Brook

River levels are currently rising on the Blackburn Brook due to widespread rainfall today, Saturday 09/12/2023. Areas most at risk include Blackburn Brook from High Green to Meadowhall, including Charlton Brook, Ecclesfield Brook and Whitley Brook. Flooding is possible from 7 PM to 12 AM on 09/12/2023 to 10/12/2023, with a peak in Sheffield at 9.30 PM, 9/12/2023. 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 01:10 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Blackburn Brook

Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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.

Blackburn Brook

This flood alert remains in force due to elevated river levels following persistent rain over the weekend. Further spells of heavy rain are forecast into the early hours of the Monday, 24th July. Levels will remain high overnight before starting to fall early morning as the rain finally moves away southwards. Areas most at risk include Blackburn Brook from High Green to Meadowhall, including Charlton Brook, Ecclesfield Brook and Whitley Brook. This could lead to some localised surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. Avoid using low lying footpaths and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. For a more detailed weather forecast for your area please see the Met Office website at www.metoffice.gov.uk. This message will be updated by 08:00 hours on 24/07/2023, or as the situation changes.

Blackburn Brook

This flood alert has been issued as river levels are starting to rise following persistent rain over the weekend. Further spells of heavy rain this evening, Sunday 23rd July 2023, may lead to the watercourses continuing to rise, before starting to fall overnight / early morning as the rain finally moves away southwards. Areas most at risk include Blackburn Brook from High Green to Meadowhall, including Charlton Brook, Ecclesfield Brook and Whitley Brook This could lead to some localised surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. Avoid using low lying footpaths and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. For a more detailed weather forecast for your area please see the Met Office website at www.metoffice.gov.uk.

Blackburn Brook

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.

Blackburn Brook

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 do not anticipate levels on Blackburn Brook and its tributaries will get much higher than they are currently, 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 0:55 on 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.

Blackburn Brook

River levels have fallen in Blackburn Brook although remain elevated 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 continue to fall. We expect to remove this Alert later 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 14:25 tomorrow afternoon, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

Blackburn Brook

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 4 pm onwards 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 18:30, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

Blackburn Brook

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 between later morning and mid-afternoon. 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 09:00, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.