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River Went catchment

Message issued at 8:16pm, Monday 9th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels at the lower reaches of the River Went will remain high tonight, 09/02/2026, and are expected to begin falling from tomorrow, 10/02/2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Went and Hoyle Mill Stream from Ackworth Moor Top to the River Don, particularily around Topham Ferry. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 10/02/2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 8:16pm, Monday 9th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Went catchment

Flood Warning Area Details

The River Went and Hoyle Mill Stream from Ackworth Moor Top to the River Don

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Doncaster, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Wakefield

Watercourses covered: River Went

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Went catchment.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

River Went at Wentbridge
Wentbridge including Wentbridge Lane, Old Great North Road, Moor Lane and Jackson's Lane

No current or recent warnings.

River Went at Topham Ferry, Sykehouse
Topham Ferry, Sykehouse including Chapel Lane from Topham Ferry House to Sunny Manse

No current or recent warnings.

River Don and River Went at Askern
Askern including High Street, Market Place, Norton Common, Askern Common and Randall Farm

No current or recent warnings.

River Don and River Went at Moss and Kirkhouse Green
Moss and Kirkhouse Green

No current or recent warnings.

River Aire at Hensall and Little Heck
Hensall including Dovecote Gardens, Orchard Way, Finkel Street, Station Road. Little Heck properties along Broach Lane

No current or recent warnings.

River Don at Trumfleet
Trumfleet including Highfield Lane, Moss Lane, Trumfleet Lane and Wrancarr Lane

No current or recent warnings.

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