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Live blog: Concern over river levels as Sheffield is on flood watch

Water continues to rise at the River Don near Meadowhall as Sheffield remains on a flood watch on Sunday afternoon.
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The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood alerts, warning people that flooding of property and roadways is possible starting at 2pm.

Areas most at risk are Meadowhall and Carbrook, with river levels expected to remain high throughout today and overnight, into Monday (February 21).

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The water level at the River Don has also almost touched the bridge, according to a photo given to The Star.

Water continues to rise at the River Don near Meadowhall, as Sheffield remains on a flood watch on Sunday afternoon.Water continues to rise at the River Don near Meadowhall, as Sheffield remains on a flood watch on Sunday afternoon.
Water continues to rise at the River Don near Meadowhall, as Sheffield remains on a flood watch on Sunday afternoon.

The EA said they are closely monitoring the situation as their incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast on a 24-hour basis.

It also urged people to avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

A rushing torrent can also be seen near Sheffield' s railway station.

A number of flood alerts have been issued for Sheffield earlier, meaning flooding is possible.

Live blog: Concern over river levels as Sheffield is on flood watch

Key Events

  • Flooding of property and roadways possible starting at 2pm
  • Risk of flooding as the River Don continues to rise
  • Millhouses Park closed due to flooding concern
  • Tram services suspended

Worrall Road in Sheffield is currently closed up to Hillsborough Golf Club

Sheffield flooding: Water levels expected to be lower than 2007, 2019 devastating flooding

Although heavy rain is forecast in Sheffield for Sunday and tomorrow, water levels are expected to be lower than during the devastating flooding in 2007 and 2019.

Sheffield City Council’s Director of Street Scene & Regulations, Richard Eyre said heavy rain this afternoon will pass quickly to scattered wintery rain on higher ground.

He stated that two weather warnings have been issued for the city, as rain is expected to continue until 6pm today and wind is expected to persist until Monday, 1pm for medium impact.

However, given the aftermath of Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice earlier this week, this might be a concern.

WATCH: Video footage shows height of river next to Meadowhall as Sheffield is on flood watch

Video footage shows the height of the swollen River Don near Meadowhall this afternoon amid flooding concerns in Sheffield.

Rivers across Sheffield are reported to be rising, with a number of flood alerts and warnings in place.

Meadowhall bosses have deployed flood defence measures as a precaution, but say the shopping centre remains open this afternoon.

Police are monitoring the flood situation with their partners across South Yorkshire

Sheffield flooding: River Don breaches bank in Sheffield city centre as rain continues to fall

River levels across Sheffield are continuing to rise this afternoon, with flooding fears increasing minute by minute.

Days of persistent rain, coupled with recent storms, have seen river levels rise.

Today, a number of flood alerts and warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency.

A stretch of the River Don in Sheffield city centre has already breached its banks between Nursery Street and the Riverside development

Videos and photographs of swollen rivers have been shared online, with residents fearful for the areas around Meadowhall and Penistone Road.

Meadowhall Road is now closed due to flooding

More flood warnings issued

M1 Northbound is closed between J31 (Worksop) and J32 (Sheffield) due to flooding

Tram services remain suspended between Meadowhall and Tinsley South