Flood warnings in Rotherham right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Rotherham?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Rotherham right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Rotherham
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 26 places in Rotherham: 20 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 6 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Don, River Rother, River Ryton, Whiston Brook, Blackburn Brook and River Dearne, among others.
Blackburn Brook and its tributaries from Chapeltown to Wincobank · Brook Dike at Wath Upon Dearne · Knoll Beck at Manvers · River Don at Blackburn Meadows · River Don at Kilnhurst · River Don at Kilnhurst - Beighton Road, Springfield Road and Wharf Road · River Don at New York · River Don at Rotherham - Northfield, St Ann's Parkgate and Retail World · River Don at Rotherham Central · River Don at Swinton Bridge · River Don at Swinton Bridge and Mexborough · River Don at Templeborough and Ickles · River Rother at Beighton · River Rother at Catcliffe · River Rother at Killamarsh · River Rother at Rother Valley Country Park · River Rother at Treeton · River Rother at Woodhouse Mill · River Ryton at Worksop Town Centre including Shireoaks · Whiston Brook at Whiston
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 Rotherham 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 Rotherham right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Rotherham 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 Rotherham can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 20 flood warning areas and 6 flood alert areas in Rotherham, on rivers and coasts including the River Don, River Rother, River Ryton and Whiston Brook.
How do I get flood warnings for Rotherham 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.