Environment Agency issues Sheffield flood alert for areas including Meadowhall and Kelham Island
Sheffield has been put on flood alert after days of rainfall, with some high profile locations in the city affected by the warning.
The alert has been issued by the Environment Agency, for areas in the East of the city close to the River Don.
That includes the famous Meadowhall shopping centre, and the fashionable Kelham Island district of the city, famous for its bars and restaurants.
In a ‘yellow’ alert issued earlier today, the the EA warns that rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
If affects what is described as the Middle River Don catchment, which runs from Kelham Island to Hexthorpe in Doncaster.
Flooding was reported by the AA earlier this morning, at Pastures Road, near Mexborough, in Doncaster, although that report has since been lifted by the motoring organisation.
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The EA alert states: “Flooding is possible from the morning of 06 February 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers in particular Pastures Road.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.”
A flood alert means that flooding is possible so you should prepare now.
The Environment Agency says usually issues a flood alert between two and 12 hours before flooding.
If a flood alert is issued, they say you should be ready to follow your flood plan, have insurance documents and any medications ready , void walking, cycling or driving through any flood water, and move any livestock and farming equipment away from areas likely to flood