Sheffield weather: Live updates as Storm Babet recovery begins - Supertram returning to Meadowhall and more
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Sheffield has started the recovery after Storm Babet battered the region with heavy rain and winds.
Residents in Catcliffe, Rotherham wereevacuated from their homes after floodwater engulfed the area.
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It is one of the areas worst affected by flooding - bringing back nightmare memories for residents affected by the catastrophic floods of 2007 which saw homes destroyed.
The River Rother also burst its banks in Killamarsh. The river recorded water levels higher than in 2007.
The Star will update this story throughout the day with any more reports of flooding.
Sheffield weather: Live updates as Sheffield begins recovery following battering by Storm Babet
Key Events
- River Rother has burst its banks in Killamarsh - just after water levels exceed 2007 record
- "Do not travel" warnings remain in place on Saturday after heavy rainfall on Friday.
- Rescue teams are evacuating residents from Catcliffe as homes have flooded
- New flooding expected elsewhere along the River Don today.
- LIVE updates for Sheffield and South Yorkshire as poor weather continues...
Sheffield weather: Sheffield bus, tram, and train services disrupted by floods today
Buses, trains and trams have all been hit by flooding after Storm Babet hit Sheffield and South Yorkshire this morning.
Read below for the full list of services affected which have been announced so far.
https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/transport/sheffield-weather-sheffield-bus-tram-and-train-services-disrupted-by-floods-today-4379188
Sheffield weather: Sandbags available for Sheffield properties as Storm Babet rainfall continues
Sheffield City Council is offering sandbags to people whose properties flood during Storm Babet.
The Streets Ahead team, which says it is already busy today (October 20), should be contacted for these requests.
Read more here: https://www.thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/sheffield-council-offering-sandbags-for-storm-babet-floods-4379063
Cars stuck in flood water on Upwell Street in Sheffield as Storm Babet hits the city
Cars stuck in flood water on Upwell Street in Sheffield as Storm Babet hits the city
Update: The following roads are flooded in Sheffield
Bus operator First South Yorkshire has tweeted that the following roads in Sheffield are flooded and are affecting the following bus routes:
No. 76 - Due to flooding at Abbey Lane/Bocking Lane, services are diverted via Meadowhead roundabout, Greenhill Avenue and Bocking Lane in both directions.
No. 52A - Beaverhill Road is blocked due to flooding. Services will divert via Retford Road & Furnace Lane in both directions.
Additionally for 52a, Due to a fallen tree on Heavygate Ave, services will divert via Heavygate Road from Hillsborough.
No. 18 - Due to flooding at Upwell Street buses will be using Jenking and Hollywell street in both directions.
X5 - Retford Road is currently blocked. Service towards Dinnington diverted via Beighton Road & Chesterfield Road. Service toward Sheffield diverted via Swallownest Crossroads Chesterfield Road, A57 & Beighton Road.
No. 272 and no. 81/82 - Heathersage Road is flooded.
No. 20/24 - Heely Bridge is flooded. Service 20 to Hemsworth - via Bramall Lane, Myrtle Rd, Spencer Rd, Carrfield Rd, Meersbrook Rd & Carfield Ave in both directions. Service 24 to Lowedges - via Wolseley Rd, Abbeydale Rd, Woodseats Rd in both directions.
137 - Due to flooding under Fife Street Bridge. Service 137 will be diverting Blackburn Road - Medowhall Road in both directions.
- #ROTHBUS Service 21. Rotherham - Harthill (Todwick) - Rotherham. Due to Whiston Brook Flooding buses are unable to serve Whiston. Service will be diverting East Bawtry Road - Pleasley Road in both directions.
Meanwhile, the council's Streets Ahead team says Penny Lane and Mosborough Parkway are also flooded.
Video: Endcliffe Park has flooded
Dramatic video shows how large sections of Endcliffe Park have flooded.
Following a flood alert issued today around Porter Brook, clips shared with The Star shows water flowing through the park in Nether Edge.
Trains between Lincoln and Sheffield after River Don bursts banks
National Rail says the River Don has burst its banks and flooded the railway in the Kiveton area, meaning at the least all trains between Sheffield and Lincoln have been cancelled.
A tweet at 12:15 reads: "The River Don has overflowed and flooded the railway in the Kiveton area which means trains are unable to run between Sheffield and Lincoln Central.
"Services running between Leeds and Lincoln Central will terminate / start back at Sheffield."
Millhouses Park has been closed
The city council says Millhouses Park has been closed until further notice.
The park runs alongside the River Sheaf and was issued a flood alert earlier today.
A spokesperson said: "For everyone's safety, Millhouses Park has been closed until further notice. Residents are asked to please avoid the area until further notice. Stay updated through our social media channels for further information. @ParksSheffield."
Sheffield weather: Endcliffe Park floods and Millhouses Park closed as rivers overflow
Endcliffe and Millhouses Parks are experiencing major flooding as a result of heavy overnight rainfall from Storm Babet.
Videos show fast-flowing running water moving through Endcliffe Park over both grass and paved areas in the direction of the Queen Victoria Monument, towards Ecclesall Road.
Read more here: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/weather/sheffield-flooding-endcliffe-park-floods-and-millhouses-park-shuts-as-rivers-overflow-4379462
Meadowhall: Flood barriers in place as river level rises near Sheffield shopping centre as Storm Babet hits city
Pictures taken at the popular Sheffield shopping centre, near the M1 at Tinsley, show the barriers in place as rain continues to fall as Storm Babet lashes Sheffield.
Read more here: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/weather/meadowhall-flood-barriers-in-place-as-river-level-rises-near-sheffield-shopping-centre-as-storm-babet-hits-city-4379522
Rotherham's flood barrier lowered as Storm Babet brings heavy rain
Rotherham’s canal barrier has been lowered to protect the town centre from flooding as Storm Babet batters the country.
The barrier, located at Forge Island, was designed to reduce the risk of flooding to the town centre and Rotherham Central railway station.
Read more at: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/environment/rotherhams-flood-barrier-lowered-as-storm-babet-brings-heavy-rain-4379546
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