Sheffield weather: 24 flood warnings and 10 flood alerts, including Don and Sheaf rivers, as Storm Babet hits

Endcliffe Park, Kelham Island, Hillsborough, High Green and Meadowhall are among the most at-risk areas
Robert Cumber
By Robert Cumber
Published 20th Oct 2023, 10:05 GMT
Updated 20th Oct 2023, 16:39 GMT
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A total of 24 flood warnings have been issued and 10 flood alerts are in place as Storm Babet continues to rage in Sheffield.

Flooding on Upwell Street, Sheffield, as Storm Babet hits the city, with a number of flood warnings and alerts in placeFlooding on Upwell Street, Sheffield, as Storm Babet hits the city, with a number of flood warnings and alerts in place
Flooding on Upwell Street, Sheffield, as Storm Babet hits the city, with a number of flood warnings and alerts in place

The city has been hit by heavy rain, which is forecast to continue until 9am on Saturday morning and has already caused flooding and travel disruption in many areas.

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The Environment Agency has issued 224 flood warnings and 231 flood alerts across the UK, including a total of 34 in the Sheffield area, with the River Don, River Sheaf and Porter Brook among them.

Hillsborough, Endcliffe Park and Kelham Island among areas at risk of flooding

Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Hillsbrough, Heeley and Kelham Island also among the most at-risk areas.

Photos and videos show the River Porter at Endcliffe Park had already burst its banks as of midday today, while the flood gates are up at Meadowhall and Millhouses Park has been closed.

Streets Ahead said at around 11.30am today that the following roads in Sheffield had all been closed due to flooding: Upwell Street, Penny Lane, Fife Street, Beaver Hill Road and Mosborough Parkway into the city.

The River Sheaf, pictured here beside London Road in Heeley, is one of a number of rivers around Sheffield for which flood warnings or alerts are in place as Storm Babet hits the UK with heavy rainThe River Sheaf, pictured here beside London Road in Heeley, is one of a number of rivers around Sheffield for which flood warnings or alerts are in place as Storm Babet hits the UK with heavy rain
The River Sheaf, pictured here beside London Road in Heeley, is one of a number of rivers around Sheffield for which flood warnings or alerts are in place as Storm Babet hits the UK with heavy rain
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People in the worst affected areas are being advised to consider putting their flood plans into action. They have also been warned to avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

A flood alert means flooding is possible and people should have a bag ready with vital items like insurance documents and medication in case they need to leave their home.

A flood warning means flooding is expected and people should act now to move their family and pets to safety and their vehicles to higher ground if safe to do so.

When is the rain expected to stop in Sheffield?

An amber weather warning is in place for Sheffield until 6am on Saturday, October 21.

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The latest Met Office weather forecast shows heavy rain continuing until 2am on Saturday, followed by light rain until 8am that morning. The rest of Saturday looks largely dry and Sunday is forecast to be sunny, with a high of 13C

A map showing the areas of Sheffield with flood warnings or flood alerts in place as of 2pm on Friday, October 20, during Storm BabetA map showing the areas of Sheffield with flood warnings or flood alerts in place as of 2pm on Friday, October 20, during Storm Babet
A map showing the areas of Sheffield with flood warnings or flood alerts in place as of 2pm on Friday, October 20, during Storm Babet

Below are all the flood warnings and flood alerts in place in the Sheffield area, including other parts of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, as of 4.30pm on Friday, October 20.

For more details on the latest flood warnings and alerts, and what to do if you are affected, visit: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings.

Flood warning area: Beighton including Woodhouse Lane and Rotherham Road and Crown Works Industrial Estate.

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Flood warning area: Sheffield including Woodseats Close, Athol Road, Rydal Road and Abbeydale Road in Norton Hammer. Also includes Aizlewood Road, Gamston Road, Gleadless Road, Well Road, Wolseley Road, Glover Road, and Asline Road in Lowfield.