Flood Alert Issued for Middle River Don Catchment in Yorkshire
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Middle River Don catchment in Yorkshire due to possible flooding on August 30, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Middle River Don catchment. The alert was raised at 2026-08-30T09:27:17 and the message was last changed at 2026-08-30T09:27:00.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield in Yorkshire along the River Don, specifically the Middle River Don catchment. Continued potential for flooding exists at Pastures Road.
What You Should Do
Residents should take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is possible on the 30th of August 2026, with uncertainty regarding locations of potential heavy showers into the afternoon.
Timeline
The alert is effective on August 30, 2026. The message will be updated by 9PM on 30th August 2026 or as the situation changes. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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