Question 1

Is Rotherham at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Rotherham has 11 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #65 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Rotherham?

Accepted Answer

There are 11 flood warning and alert areas in Rotherham, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 4 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Rotherham?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Rotherham include Brook Dike, River Don, River Rother, Whiston Brook. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Rotherham?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Rotherham's 11 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Rotherham's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Rotherham?

Accepted Answer

Rotherham has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
Kilnhurst including Hooton Road, Charles Street, Thomas Street and Hooton Lodge	River Don	Warning
New York including Lyme Street, Marsh Street, Sheffield Road, Main Street and Canal Association and Lock House	River Don	Warning
Rotherham including Rother Valley Golf Centre and Bedgreave Mill	River Rother	Warning
Whiston Brook at Whiston	Whiston Brook	Alert
Rotherham including properties in Northfield, St Ann's, Parkgate, Retail World Shopping Centre, Waddington Way, Aldwarke, Eastwood Trading Estate and Eastwood Village Primary School	River Don	Warning
Treeton including Mill Road, Mill Lane and Treeton Lane	River Rother	Warning
Wath upon Dearne including Stacey Mill House on Mill Lane, West Street, Green Ings Lane and Station Road including the sports centre, works, depot, sewage works and garden centre	Brook Dike	Warning
Kilnhurst including Springfield Road, Beighton Road and Wharf Road and including the sports ground	River Don	Warning
Rotherham city centre properties at Bridgegate, Frederick Street, Central Road, Gresborough Street and Corporation Street	River Don	Warning
Whiston Brook through Whiston, from Moorhouse Lane, along High Street to Meadowcroft Close	Whiston Brook	Warning
Catcliffe including the area bounded by Orgreave Road, Station Road, Sheffiled Lane and Blue Mans Way	River Rother	Warning

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