Flood Alert Issued for Middle River Don Catchment in Yorkshire
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A flood alert has been issued for the Middle River Don catchment affecting Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield due to possible flooding on 29 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Middle River Don catchment (flood_area_id: 123WAF971). Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-29T09:10:33.
Affected Areas
Middle River Don catchment in Yorkshire, including the counties of Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield along the River Don. Continued potential for flooding at Pastures Road.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is possible on the 29th of August 2026 due to uncertainty in rainfall totals in the area.
Timeline
Alert effective on 29 August 2026. This message will be updated by 5PM on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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