Sheffield flood alerts: Meadowhall and more areas near Sheffield added to Storm Claudia flood alerts
Environment Agency experts have added more areas in and close to Sheffield to the list of flood alerts, including Meadowhall.
The latest update issued by the agency this afternoon includes the Middle River Don catchment, and the Lower River Rother catchment.
When the agency issues a flood alert, it means that flooding is possible so you should prepare now. They are advising people to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water, and to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
The Middle River Don includes Meadowhall and other areas close to the river on the east of the city. The Lower River Rother catchment includes areas just outside Sheffield , near Killamarsh, Beighton and Rother Valley.
Of the The Middle River Don, they stated: “Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025 and through the night.
“Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Don from Kelham Island in Sheffield to Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike.”
Of the Lower Rother they added: “Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025 and through the night.
“Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Rother and its tributaries from Renishaw to Rotherham.
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Earlier this afternoon, the Environment Agency was 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.
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 for the Sheaf includes areas close to Queens Road, Broadfield Road, and Millhouses Park.