Flood Alert Info - River Dearne catchment
Area Description
River Dearne and its tributaries from Denby Dale to Mexborough.
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 30 Sep 2024 20:39
River Dearne, River Dove
Rising river levels throughout this evening, as a result of persistent rainfall, may lead to flooding. Levels are expected to peak around 1am tomorrow, Tuesday 01/10/2024, and remain high throughout the day.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. Impacts are expected on the B6098. 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 09:00 am on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Apr 2024 21:41
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Dearne, River Dove due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the River Dearne and its tributaries from Denby Dale to Mexborough. Flooding is possible at River Dearne and its tributaries from Denby Dale to Mexborough from 6:30AM on 03/04/2024. No property flooding is expected. Further rainfall is expected throughout the morning.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and update this alert as necessary. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 08:30AM on 03/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 14:42
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have peaked on the River Dearne after persistent rainfall and rapid snowmelt overnight and throughout today, but levels remain high particularly at Darton and Barnsley.
Areas most at risk include low lying land around these areas, Old Moor, Bolton Ings, Cudworth, Houghton and Wombwell Washlands. The washlands have been filling and flooding of low-lying land near the watercourse remains likely throughout Friday, 09/02/2024.
We expect river levels to begin to fall later today and into this evening, however we will continue to monitor river levels and rainfall closely.
Please 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 9pm on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:10
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are rising on River Dearne due to persistent rainfall and rapid snowmelt overnight, particularly at Darton and Barnsley.
Areas most at risk include low lying land around these areas, Old Moor, Bolton Ings, Cudworth, Houghton and Wombwell Washlands. The washlands are beginning to fill and flooding of low-lying land near the watercourse is likely throughout Friday, 09/02/2024.
River levels are expected to peak this morning, however further rainfall is forecast throughout today and we will continue to monitor river levels and rainfall closely.
Please 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 3pm on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:36
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are rising in the River Dearne catchment, particularly at Bolton Bridge and Darton. We expect levels to begin to fall as rainfall subsides during the evening tonight, Tuesday 2/1/24. The B6098 which crosses the River Dearne is likely to see flooding, as well as washlands around Darton. 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 7:30 am 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 20:19
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels on the River Dearne have fallen after last nights rain, but are expected to increase once again following another band of rain forecast for tonight, 10/12/2023. We expect to see slightly lower levels to those reached last night, 9/12/2023. Therefore, this Flood Alert remains in force. Areas most at risk include Old Moor, Bolton Ings, Cudworth, Houghton and Wombwell Washlands.
Levels are expected to rise again at around 09:00 PM tonight, 10/12/2023, with a peak in Darton around 03:00 to 04:00 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 08:20 on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 16:31
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels on the River Dearne have fallen after last nights rain, but are expected to increase once again following another band of rain forecast for tonight, 10/12/2023. We expect to see similar or slightly higher levels to those reached last night, 9/12/2023. Therefore, this Flood Alert remains in force. Areas most at risk include Old Moor, Bolton Ings, Cudworth, Houghton and Wombwell Washlands.
Levels are expected to rise again at around 07:00 PM tonight, 10/12/2023, with a peak in Darton around 03:00 to 04:00 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 09:00 PM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:19
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels on the River Dearne have peaked, have been falling overnight and will continue to fall throughout today, Sunday 10/12/2023. There are further bands of rain forecast mid-morning and this evening, which will see levels increase again this evening and are forecast to reach similar levels to yesterday. Areas most at risk include Old Moor, Bolton Ings, Cudworth, Houghton and Wombwell Washlands. We will continue to closely 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 15:00 on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:23
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are currently rising on the River Dearne due to further heavy rain this evening, Saturday 09/12/2023.
Areas most at risk include Old Moor, Bolton Ings, Cudworth, Houghton and Wombwell Washlands.
Flooding is possible from 8 PM to 8 AM on 09/12/2023 to 10/12/2023, with a peak in Barnsley at 4 AM on 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 01:20 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 04:01
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels on the River Dearne are falling, but remain high at Bolton Bridge where there continues to be a risk of flooding.
We expect these levels to continue to fall however into Sunday, 22/10/23.
You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We continue to monitor this situation.
This message will be updated by 12:00, 22/10/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 21:23
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have largely peaked on the River Dearne after yesterday’s rainfall and will fall through today, 21/10/23. Standing water will remain in low-lying land adjacent to the river. We do not expect any rainfall today will result in a significant rise in river levels. Our incident room is 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. This message will be updated by 06:00, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 11:41
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have largely peaked on the River Dearne after yesterday’s rainfall and will fall through today, 21/10/23. Standing water will remain in low-lying land adjacent to the river. We do not expect any rainfall today will result in a significant rise in river levels. Our incident room is 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. This message will be updated by 19:40, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 20:55
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Dearne due to heavy rainfall and will remain high through the night of the 20th October 2023 into Saturday 21st October 2023.
Areas most at risk include Old Moor, Bolton Ings, Cudworth, Houghton and Wombwell Washlands. Flooding of low-lying land near the watercourse is likely.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to remain high. Our incident room is 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 05:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 08:18
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Dearne due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Old Moor, Bolton Ings, Cudworth, Houghton and Wombwell Washlands. Flooding of low-lying land near the watercourse is likely throughout Friday, 20th October 2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident room is 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 16:15 on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jul 2023 08:05
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels remain high in the Dearne catchment following the persistent rainfall over the weekend. This rain has now cleared the catchment, the risk of some isolated showers remains.
The river levels have started to drop.
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 16:00 hours on 24/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jul 2023 01:15
River Dearne, River Dove
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are starting to rise following persistent rain over the weekend. Further spells of heavy rain are expected through into the early hours of Monday 24th July, may lead to the local becks rising again for a while before starting to fall overnight as the rain finally moves away southwards. 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 09:00 hours on 24/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 18:57
River Dearne, River Dove
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 tonight / early tomorrow morning as the rain finally moves away southwards. 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 02:55 hours on 24/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 23:55
River Dearne, River Dove
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen rapidly due to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the area this evening, Saturday 08/07/2023. A flood warning has been issued for Knoll Beck at Manvers. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid roads near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00 on Sunday 08/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 23:18
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have now either peaked or are 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 15:05
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight and 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. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day but is expected to die away this evening and overnight. We currently expect river levels to peak at around 18:00 in the Darton area and around 21:30 in the Darfield area, before starting to fall through 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 23:05 on 17/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:18
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are rising on the River Dearne and River Dove due to heavy persistent showers which are forecast to continue through the night.
Areas most at risk include River Dearne and its tributaries from Denby Dale to Mexborough. We currently expect rivers to peak in the early hours of Tuesday morning (1/11/2022).
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please be aware that localised surface water flooding is possible.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 00:48
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold and we expect to remove this flood alert in the morning (22/02/2022). We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We continue to monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are checking the condition of defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. To report any property flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60.
This message will be updated by 12:45pm or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 02:56
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have fallen on the River Dearne, although they 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 continue 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 14:55 tomorrow afternoon, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:42
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are rising as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today, 20/02/2022 and as a result we expect river levels to begin to peak at Darton around 7pm tonight, 20/02/2022 and 9pm at Darfield, with levels remaining high overnight and into Monday, 21/02/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast on a 24 hour basis.
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 18:50 on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 05:20
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels on the Dearne have peaked and are now falling below the flood risk threshold following Storm Darcy’s persistent and heavy rainfall yesterday, 06/02/21. Consequently, the risk of further flooding to low lying roads and farmland is reducing. The heaviest rain has now passed and though further wintry showers are forecast today, 07/02/21, we do not expect this to cause a significant response. The need for this Flood Alert will be reviewed in daylight hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and be aware that standing water may remain in some areas. This message will be updated by 13:20, 07/02/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 21:21
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are high but steady as a result of persistent and heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the evening, but is expected to peter out overnight. We expect river levels to begin falling in the early hours of the morning, but will still remain high into tomorrow. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. 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 13:32
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have risen as a result of persistent and heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this afternoon (06/02/2021) and into tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and RSPB Fairburn Ings Centre. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. 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 are closely monitoring the situation and our operational staff have been out checking flood defenses and clearing screens of debris. This message will be updated by 21:30 on 06/02/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 00:31
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have continued to fall throughout yesterday. A further band of rain has now passed through the area, and this is causing levels to rise slightly in response. We anticipate that levels will peak in the early hours of this morning, 29/01/2021, and expect these peaks to be lower than yesterday morning, so the risk of further flooding is reducing.
Although there may be scattered showers, no further significant rain is forecast tonight, so once this peak passes levels will continue to fall steadily. We will review the ongoing need for this Flood Alert in daylight hours.
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 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 08:20, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 16:23
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have begun to fall but remain elevated as a result of the recent rainfall. Another band of rain is forecast to pass over the area later this evening (28/01/2021) and there may be some additional river response. As a result this flood alert remains in place. There is a risk of flooding to low lying land, roads and farmland. 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 00:20, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 08:50
River Dearne, River Dove
Rivers have started 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 12:00 and 13:00 this afternoon (28/01/21). Rain will continue to fall until midday today (28/01/21) before becoming more patchy this afternoon. There is a risk of flooding to low lying land, roads and farmland. 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 16:00, 28/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 07:50
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have continued to rise across the River Dearne Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall yesterday. River levels have peaked overnight, but remain high, and we can expect levels to begin to fall throughout today (21/01/2021). Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still 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 15:55, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 23:57
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels have continued to rise across the River Dearne Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall throughout today (20/01/2021). River levels are expected to peak overnight and begin to fall into 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 07:55am, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 12:58
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are rising across the River Dearne Catchment 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 21:10, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 05:13
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise across the River Dearne Catchment 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 13:10, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 23:05
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise in the River Dearne catchment in response to persistent rainfall through tomorrow, 20/01/2021. As a result we expect to see river levels start to rise through tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. We will closely monitor 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 13:15
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise across the Dearne Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall. This rainfall is due to persist through until Thursday morning, 21/01/21. As a result we expect to see river levels start to rise from this afternoon. Flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from this evening (19/01/2021) onwards. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. We will be monitoring 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 05:16
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise across the Dearne Catchment 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 midday on Tuesday. We will be monitoring 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 20:57
River Dearne, River Dove
River levels are forecast to rise across the Dearne Catchment 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/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 Tuesday morning. We will be monitoring 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 27 Dec 2020 04:38
River Dearne, River Dove
Levels on the River Dearne have risen as a result of the heavy rainfall from Storm Bella. However, we no longer expect to issue any flood warnings in this area. River levels will peak later this morning (27/12/20) and will fall steadily throughout the rest of the day. Although further rain is forecast today, we do not expect this to cause a further significant river response. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message by 12:35 on 27/12/20, or if the situation changes. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 20:43
River Dearne, River Dove
This alert is being issued as levels on the River Dearne are rising as a result of Storm Bella. At present, we expect that any potential flooding impacts are most likely to occur at around 7am on Sunday morning, 27/12/2020.
Further rainfall is forecast over the course of the night any into the early hours of Sunday Morning, 27/12/2020. We are monitoring the situation very closely to assess the need to issue flood warnings for the River Dearne at Bolton upon Dearne - Mexborough Road and Watermead, if river levels continue to rise as a result of the rainfall.
This message will be updated by 04:50 on 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 01:12
River Dearne, River Dove
Levels in the Dearne have now peaked at the upper end of the catchment. This flood alert remains in force as the potential for flooding of low-lying land and roads remains. River levels around Adwick are now peaking . Higher than average river levels are expected to remain into mid-week. The risk of flooding in low-lying areas in this catchment remains even when it is not raining, as river levels are being impacted as rainfall from Storm Dennis higher up the catchment travels downstream.
Please take care near rivers and stay away from riverbanks.
We continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. We will update this message by 09:00 17/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:53
River Dearne, River Dove
Levels in the Dearne have now peaked at the upper end of the catchment but remain high further down the catchment around Adwick as a result of the rainfall from Storm Dennis. This flood alert remains in force as the potential for flooding of low-lying land and roads remains.
We expect further scattered showers throughout today, 16/02/20, but do not anticipate a significant river level response and expect to see levels around Adwick peaking later this evening. Higher than average river levels are expected to remain into mid-week. The risk of flooding in low-lying areas in this catchment remains even when it is not raining, as river levels are being impacted as rainfall from Storm Dennis higher up the catchment travels downstream.
Please take care near rivers and stay away from riverbanks.
We continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. We will update this message by 01:00 17/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 21:31
River Dearne, River Dove
Rainfall is expected to continue throughout the night tonight, 15/02/20, and into Sunday morning, with a period of sustained rain 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. 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 05:30 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:36
River Dearne, River Dove
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 around Sunday midday, 16 February. Flooding of properties and roads is possible this evening and into Sunday.
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 21:40 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 11:37
River Dearne, River Dove
"River levels have risen and will continue to rise until midday 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. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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 19:30 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
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