Flood Alert Issued for River Sheaf Catchment in Yorkshire
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A flood alert has been issued for the River Sheaf Catchment due to forecast rising river levels from heavy downpours on 27 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the River Sheaf Catchment. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-27T10:52:01.
Affected Areas
Derbyshire and Sheffield in the Yorkshire region. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Sheaf.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Forecast rising river levels may lead to flooding. Heavy and thundery downpours expected today. River levels may rise suddenly and cause surface water flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026. This message will be updated by 11:00PM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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