Sheffield weather: Live updates as Storm Babet recovery begins - Supertram returning to Meadowhall and more
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Sheffield has started the recovery after Storm Babet battered the region with heavy rain and winds.
Residents in Catcliffe, Rotherham wereevacuated from their homes after floodwater engulfed the area.
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It is one of the areas worst affected by flooding - bringing back nightmare memories for residents affected by the catastrophic floods of 2007 which saw homes destroyed.
The River Rother also burst its banks in Killamarsh. The river recorded water levels higher than in 2007.
The Star will update this story throughout the day with any more reports of flooding.
Sheffield weather: Live updates as Sheffield begins recovery following battering by Storm Babet
Key Events
- River Rother has burst its banks in Killamarsh - just after water levels exceed 2007 record
- "Do not travel" warnings remain in place on Saturday after heavy rainfall on Friday.
- Rescue teams are evacuating residents from Catcliffe as homes have flooded
- New flooding expected elsewhere along the River Don today.
- LIVE updates for Sheffield and South Yorkshire as poor weather continues...
Storm Babet lashes Sheffield
A number of roads are reportedly flooded in Sheffield this morning as Storm Babet continues to lash the UK.
Forecasters say rain will fall in the Steel City all day long and is not expected to stop until 9am on Saturday.
This morning (October 20), isolated flooding has been reported on roads and causing delays for drivers.
Roads flooded in Woodhouse
Roads in Woodhouse has reportedly been severely affected so far. Water at least a foot deep has been pictured at the junction of Sheffield Road and Retford Road.
Cars have reportedly broken down in water up to two feet deep on Beaver Hill Road, while the flooding has also been reported at the roundabout on Coisley Hill.
Meanwhile, First South Yorkshire reports buses are being rediverted due to flooding on Upwell Street, in Lower Don Valley.
Trams heading east of Sheffield severely affected
In a statement at around 7.30am, Stagecoach Supertram said trams heading east from city centre [Rotherham and Parkgate] will likely be disrupted for the rest of the day.
A spokesperson said: "Due to the risk of flooding, the last tram train departure from Cathedral to Parkgate will be the 08:00 service. After this all Tram Train services will divert to Meadowhall. Tickets will be accepted on First and Stagecoach buses, between Meadowhall, Rotherham and Parkgate.
"Due to a risk of flooding, Tram Train services will be unable to operate to Rotherham Central and Parkgate in both directions.
"The last departure from Parkgate will be the 08:31 after this all Tram Train services will Divert to Meadowhall until further notice."
Environment Agency statement on flood risk
Ben Lukey, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said:“Persistent and heavy rain brought by a combination of Storm Babet and following weather systems means significant inland flooding is likely across parts of the North East and Yorkshire from Thursday through to Saturday, while, at the same time, flooding is also possible across other parts of the North, East Anglia and the South East.
“Environment Agency teams will be out on the ground, undertaking preparatory operational activity to minimise the impacts of flooding where possible. We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and urge people not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.
“People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding and follow @EnvAgency on X, formerly known as Twitter, for the latest flood updates.”
Flood warning and 8 flood alerts, including Don and Sheaf rivers, as Storm Babet hits
A flood warning has been issued and eight flood alerts are in place as Storm Babet continues to rage in Sheffield.
The city has been hit by heavy rain, which is forecast to continue until 9am on Saturday morning and has already caused flooding and travel disruption in many areas.
Endcliffe Park is among the areas expected to flood, with Kelham Island also among the most at-risk areas.