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...
River Rother bursts its banks in Killamarsh as water levels exceed 2007
Water levels on the River Rother have officially surpassed those seen in 2007, when the region was devasted by severe flooding.
The river has burst its banks in Killamarsh, just outside Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Updates coming.
Rotherham Council speak out after devastating flooding in town
Paul Woodcock, Rotherham Council’s Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment, said: “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the flooding. We have been working yesterday and all through the night with our staff on site to help all those impacted, including opening a reception centre for those who need somewhere to go to keep dry and warm.
“Our staff are on the ground to assist people having to leave their homes, and we will continue to work with emergency services throughout the day, tonight and across the weekend.
“There is an immediate flood risk to several properties in Catcliffe, and we are working with emergency services around evacuation plans. Residents who have any concerns about their homes being at risk of immediate flooding should contact the Council on 01709 336003.
“I’d also like to remind residents to keep safe and be vigilant around flood waters. Please take care when travelling and do not enter flood water either by foot or driving through it, as it may be deeper than anticipated. “Stay up to date with the latest Environment Agency flood warnings at www.gov.uk/flood.”
Latest public transport disruption updates across South Yorkshire
Sheffield
Bus services
- Service 18 is diverted via Weedon Street & Meadowhall Road (under the bridge) in both directions due to Meadowhall Drive closure.
- Service 208 will divert directly along Attercliffe Road in both directions (not serving Meadowhall).
- Service 272 diverted via Bents Road, Ringinglow Road and back on route at Hathersage Booths, this in in both directions. Terminating at Bamford turnaround due to road being closed from that point.
- Service 57a is diverting along Middlewood Road North and not serving Worrall due to flooding.
- Service 65 between Meadowhall and Buxton is currently suspended.
- Service 72 and 72a are unable to serve Manvers Way and will be terminating at Wath Bus Station.
- Service 73 will divert via Bonet Lane, New Brinsworth Road, Wood Lane (bus gate), Europa Link (under Sheffield Parkway), Morrisons and Waverley in both directions.
- Service 137 will terminate at Blackburn Estate due to Wincobank Bridge at Fife Street and Meadowhall Road flooding.
Tram Train to Rotherham remains suspended. Yellow route terminates at Tinsley/Meadowhall South - no services are reaching the Meadowhall Interchange.
Rotherham
Bus services
- Service 20 is currently suspended due to flooding.
- Service X54 Sheffield to Harthill is only running as far as Morrisons due to flooding.
- Service 208 (First) will divert directly along Attercliffe Road in both directions (not serving Meadowhall).
- Service 208 (Stagecoach) diverted via Manvers Way, Dearne Road and Wath Road due to Hound Hill Lane closure.
- Service 21 diverting East Bawtry Road and Pleasley Road due to Whiston Brook Flooding.
- Service 137 will terminate at Blackburn Estate due to Wincobank Bridge at Fife Street and Meadowhall Road flooding.
- Services 218 and 218a will divert via Wath Road and Queens Street due to Rowms Lane Bridge closure.
- Service 221 will divert via Hill Top Road and Bolton Road in Denaby towards Doncaster only. Due to Rowms Lane Bridge closure in Swinton it will divert via Wath Road and Queens Street.
- Services 72 and 72a are unable to serve Manvers Way and will be terminating at Wath Bus Station.
- Service 73 will divert via Bonet Lane, New Brinsworth Road, Wood Lane (bus gate), Europa Link (under Sheffield Parkway), Morrisons and Waverley in both directions.
- Service X1 and X10 diverted via Weedon Street and Meadowhall Road (under the bridge) in both directions due to Meadowhall Drive closure.
Tram Train to Sheffield city centre remains suspended.
Barnsley
Bus services
- Service 208 diverted via Manvers Way, Dearne Road and Wath Road due to Hound Hill Lane closure.
- Service 21 is unable to serve Oxspring or Spring Vale. Service will be turning left at the Travellers pub going along the top road and getting into Penistone via Hoylandswaine Roundabout. This is in both directions.
- Services 218 and 218a will divert via Wath Road and Queens Street due to Rowms Lane Bridge closure.
- Service 226 is currently unable to serve Merrill Road in Thurnscoe.
Doncaster
- Service 221 will divert via Hill Top Road and Bolton Road in Denaby towards Doncaster only. Due to Rowms Lane Bridge closure in Swinton it will divert via Wath Road and Queens Street.
120 homes have been evacuated in Catcliffe after devastating flooding
Alex Booth, who lives in Catcliffe but is on high enough ground to have avoided the flooding, said: "It is devastating. It is horrendous news for them, and they have had flooding like this before."
Memories of King Charles' surprise visit to Catcliffe in 2007
Following the devastation caused by flooding in 2007, the then Prince Charles visited residents in Catcliffe.
Look through seven touching photos taken that day, after the same village was consumed by floodwater in 2023.
Supertram to return to Meadowhall Interchange
After suspending services to the dedicated Meadowhall stop during the downpour yesterday, Stagecoach Supertram have confirmed the yellow route will now return to the interchange.
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