Flood Alert Info - Blackburn Brook
Area Description
Blackburn Brook from High Green to Meadowhall, including Charlton Brook, Ecclesfield Brook and Whitley Brook.
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 1 Oct 2024 01:13
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.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 18:14
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.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:12
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.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:16
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.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jul 2023 00:21
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.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 20:49
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.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 23:40
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.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:56
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.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 02:26
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.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:20
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.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 21:01
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.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 04:44
Blackburn Brook
River levels have now started to fall following yesterday's heavy and persistent rainfall. Although wintery showers associated with Storm Darcy are expected throughout today, 07/02/2021, until midnight tonight, river levels are not expected to rise significantly. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain vigilant as catchments remain very wet. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 20:49
Blackburn Brook
River levels are high but are beginning to fall as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Chapeltown and Ecclesfield. Further rainfall is forecast over the evening, but should peter out overnight. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 06:55
Blackburn Brook
Rivers have begun to react to the overnight rainfall. The rainfall was not as intense as forecast, however levels have risen and will remain elevated. Levels will peak between 08:00 and 11:00 this morning (28/01/21). Rain will continue to fall until midday today (28/01/21) before becoming more patchy this afternoon. A further band of rain will pass through the catchment this evening, seeing another rise in levels, similar to this morning. The risk of flooding to low lying land, roads and farmland remains. We are closely monitoring the situation and our operational staff have been out checking flood defences and clearing screens of debris. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 13:00, 28/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 20:27
Blackburn Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of a period of wet weather from around midnight tonight (Wednesday, 27/01/2021) until Friday morning. The heaviest rainfall is likely to be during the early hours of Thursday morning, becoming more patchy during daylight hours. Given the saturated conditions, we expect river levels to respond readily to this rainfall and currently we expect to see rivers peaking between 05:00 and 07:00 Thursday morning. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning. Areas most at risk are Chapeltown and Ecclesfield. We are closely monitoring the situation and our operational staff have been out checking flood defences and clearing screens of debris. 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 tomorrow morning, 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 05:36
Blackburn Brook
River levels are elevated in Blackburn Brook as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Levels peaked overnight and are forecast to continue to fall throughout today (21/01/2021). Flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 13:35, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 21:32
Blackburn Brook
River levels have risen in Blackburn Brook as a result of persistent rainfall throughout today (20/01/2021). Levels are still rising and likely to peak around midnight tonight before beginning to fall tomorrow (21/01/2021). Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 04:50, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 12:47
Blackburn Brook
River levels are forecast to rise in Blackburn Brook as a result of persistent rainfall throughout today, 20/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 20:50, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 04:53
Blackburn Brook
River levels are forecast to rise in Blackburn Brook as a result of persistent rainfall throughout today, 20/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:50pm, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 22:49
Blackburn Brook
River levels are forecast to rise in Blackburn Brook as a result of persistent rainfall through tomorrow, 20/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. We will monitor closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 13:06
Blackburn Brook
River levels are forecast to rise across Blackburn Brook as a result of persistent rainfall. This rainfall is expected to persist until Thursday morning, 21/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from this evening onwards. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. As a result we expect to see river levels start to rise from this afternoon. We will monitor closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 05:08
Blackburn Brook
River levels are forecast to rise across Blackburn Brook as a result of persistent rainfall, from Tuesday morning, 19/01/21, until Thursday morning, 21/01/21. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from Tuesday evening onwards. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. As a result we expect to see river levels start to rise from around midday on Tuesday. We will monitor closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams are checking defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 20:02
Blackburn Brook
River levels are forecast to rise across Blackburn Brook as a result of persistent rainfall, from late Monday evening until Thursday morning. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from Tuesday afternoon onwards. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. As a result we expect to see river levels start to rise from Tuesday morning. We will monitor closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams are out today, checking defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond.
Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 00:36
Blackburn Brook
Levels on Blackburn Brook have peaked and are now falling but will remain elevated until midday today, 25/02/2020. There is now no significant rainfall forecast, but levels across the catchment will remain high until tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor the situation from our Leeds incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 08:30 on the 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 16:03
Blackburn Brook
Levels on Blackburn Brook rose this morning, Monday 24/02/2020, in response to the recent rainfall. There is now no significant rainfall forecast, but levels across the catchment will remain high until tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor the situation from our Leeds incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 24:05 on the 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 07:49
Blackburn Brook
Levels on Blackburn Brook have risen this morning, Monday 24/02/2020, in response to the recent rainfall. Levels are expected to remain high until early afternoon before they will begin to fall. Persistent rainfall is forecast for Monday until around lunch time and then will ease away.
We continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 15:35 on the 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 21:15
Blackburn Brook
Rainfall is expected to continue throughout the night tonight, 15/02/20, and into Sunday morning, with a period of sustained rainfall likely from the late evening. River levels are likely to level out in response to breaks in rainfall, but will then continue to rise in response to the sustained rain throughout the evening and peak in the early hours tomorrow, 16/02/20. During heavier bursts, levels could rise quickly in this flashy catchment.
Current forecasts indicate that peak levels will be significantly below those seen during Storm Ciara.
We are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 05:15 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:01
Blackburn Brook
Rainfall associated with Storm Dennis is forecast to intensify from midday today, 15 February 2020. The current forecast indicates that the river response will begin later this afternoon and is likely to peak in the early hours of Sunday, 16 February. Flooding of properties and roads is possible this evening and into Sunday. Areas most at risk are Chapeltown and Ecclesfield.
We have staff in the field and are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. If you observe flood waters, please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses. Please also plan driving routes to avoid low lying land that may be flooded. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 21:00 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 12:33
Blackburn Brook
River levels have risen and will continue to rise throughout the afternoon on Sunday (09/02/2020) as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Widespread rain and high winds is expected to continue through to early afternoon Sunday. We urge residents to prepare, remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 20:30 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.