Flood Alert Issued for River Don Catchment in Yorkshire
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A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Middle River Don catchment due to forecast rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for flood_area_id 123WAF971. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Time raised: 2026-08-28T15:41:06.
Affected Areas
Middle River Don catchment in Yorkshire. Counties: Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield. River or sea: River Don. Locations most affected: low lying land and roads near rivers, including potential flooding at Pastures Road.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28 August 2026.
Timeline
Alert effective from 2026-08-28T15:41:06. Message will be updated by 4:00AM on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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