Flood warnings in Barnsley right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Barnsley?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Barnsley right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Barnsley
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 23 places in Barnsley: 18 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 5 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Don, River Dearne, River Dove, River Mersey, River Loxley and River Rivelin, among others.
Knoll Beck at Manvers · River Dearne at Bolton upon Dearne - Coniston Drive and Dearne Road · River Dearne at Bolton upon Dearne - Lowfield Road · River Dearne at Bolton upon Dearne - Mexborough Road and Riverside Gardens · River Dearne at Broomhill · River Dearne at Burton Grange and Lundwood · River Dearne at Darfield · River Dearne at Darton and Barugh · River Dearne at Little Houghton · River Don along Saville Lane, Thurlstone · River Don at Ewden Water Treatment Works and Wharncliffe Side · River Don at Hoyle Mill lane, Thurlstone and part of the A628 in Penistone · River Don at Millhouse Green and Windmill Lane, Thurlstone · River Don at Oxspring and Cheesebottom · River Don at Penistone Bridge, Wordsworth Court and Wentworth Meadows, Penistone · River Don at Thurgoland · River Don at Wortley Top Forge, Huthwaite · River Dove from Aldham Bridge to Low Valley including Wombwell Ings Caravan Site
What the three levels mean
- Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
- Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
- Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
Get flood warnings for Barnsley yourself
The Environment Agency's warning service is free and sends warnings by call, text or email for the places you choose: sign up on GOV.UK. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. It does not warn about surface water flooding, sometimes called flash flooding. River, sea and groundwater levels are on Check for flooding. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Are there any flood warnings in Barnsley right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Barnsley right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?
A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.
How many places in Barnsley can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 18 flood warning areas and 5 flood alert areas in Barnsley, on rivers and coasts including the River Don, River Dearne, River Dove and River Mersey.
How do I get flood warnings for Barnsley on my phone?
Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.
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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.