Sheffield flood alerts: City placed on flood alert as Storm Claudia lashes South Yorkshire
Parts of Sheffield have been placed on flood alert this afternoon as Storm Claudia lashes the city.
The Environment Agency is warning of rising river levels in parts of the River Don and the River Sheaf, and has this afternoon issued a flood alert - meaning that flooding is possible so you should prepare now.
This afternoon’s alert affects the Upper River Don, and the River Sheaf,
Maps issued by the EA show areas including Kelham Island and Neepsend in the area covered by the warning. It also includes parts of Owlerton and Hillsborough which are close to the Don, along Penistone Road.
The area covered by the warning Sheaf includes areas close to Queens Road, Broadfield Road, and Millhouses Park.
For the Upper River Don catchment, the agency states: “Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
“Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025 .
“Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. River Don and its tributaries from Penistone to Kelham Island in Sheffield.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
“Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. “
For the River Sheaf alert, they state: “Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
“Flooding is possible from the morning of 14 November 2025 .
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“Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. River Sheaf and its tributaries.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
“Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
Updates will me made this evening, they added.