Whiston Brook catchment Flood alert 11:16pm, Monday 6th January 2025

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels have been falling on Whiston Brook throughout the day and evening on Monday 6th January 2025. River levels remain high this evening and are forecast to slowly fall overnight and into tomorrow Tuesday 7th January. Flooding remains possible. Areas most at risk include Whiston Brook at Whiston. No further significant rainfall is expected overnight and it is forecast to be mainly dry and cold for the next few days. Cold temperatures are forecast to continue through next week and icy conditions remain. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Please refer to advice from local authorities and the emergency services regarding risks relating to snow and icy conditions.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 11:16pm, Monday 6th January 2025.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Whiston Brook at Whiston

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Rotherham

Watercourses covered: Whiston Brook

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Whiston Brook 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).