Sheffield has suffered from torrential rain and floods on Thursday, causing disruption throughout the city.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning and forecasters are warning of ‘severe disruption’ and a danger to life.
The S10 area has not been severely affected unlike other areas of the city. No compulsory evacuation notices have yet been issued.
However, Ecclesall Road South remains shut along with; Parkway Drive, Mickley Lane, Fife Street, Whitley Lane and Mill Road in other areas of the city.
The Town Hall is only on standby, contrary to reports on the Sheffield Star that it was open all night to those affected by floods.
Forecasters anticipate rainfall to continue in S10 until 9 am tomorrow.
The rainfall is the 4th most in a single 24hr period since 1989 and could still rise higher, according to Sheffield Weather data.
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— Michael Wallace (@BruceyMcBonus) November 7, 2019
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— Aimee Sutton (@AimeeHope) November 7, 2019
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— Lee SWFC Hague (@75HagueSWFC) November 7, 2019
The huge flood defence walls are up at @LoveMeadowhall in #Sheffield pic.twitter.com/1NsQd7qXzU
— Hallam FM News (@hallamfmnews) November 7, 2019
Riverbanks have burst in graves park and water is flooding out into the road! Nightmare. #sheffield #woodseats #flood @BBCSheffield pic.twitter.com/y1hXjjQMl7
— Sarah Wright (@SarahJoWright) November 7, 2019
Very deep flooding on A61 Chesterfield Road at Woodseats junction of Cobnar Road in Sheffield water is backing up Osmaston Road nr Costa coffee @BBCSheffield pic.twitter.com/sbF3plAoap
— Andy Kershaw 🌐 (@andyksheffield) November 7, 2019
A BMW driver gets stuck trying to drive through rising flood water in Sheffield @swns pic.twitter.com/vnfWpIMxVY
— Tom PressPhotog (@TomPressPhotog) November 7, 2019
Travel
Northern are advising passengers not to travel with severe delays between Leeds, Ilkley and Bradford for the rest of the day.
Traffic delays now easing across the system and trams returning to time. Please remember, TramTrain services suspended and Yellow Route services terminating at Tinsley/Meadowhall South. Stay safe. Have a good evening.
— Stagecoach Supertram (@SCSupertram) November 7, 2019
⚠️#UKRain – Trains are unable to run between Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate / Leeds because of flooding at Moorthorpe, road transport is currently being arranged for Northern customers. CrossCountry will divert via Doncaster where possible https://t.co/Cc3uzzMyb1
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) November 7, 2019
⚠️TRAVEL UPDATE: Heavy rain causing severe disruption across the Northern network ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/ImnZ7TD03v
— Northern (@northernassist) November 7, 2019
#SHEFFBUS ALL Sheffield service are currently suffering delays along all routes some service are subject to Diversions and Cancellations sorry for any inconvenience.
— Stagecoach Yorkshire (@StagecoachYrks) November 7, 2019
If travelling today please do take care and allow extra time onto your journeys, Buses are having to take extra care due to the adverse weather conditions
— Travel SYorks Alerts (@TSYalerts) November 7, 2019
There are also significant delays on the buses and trams in the city.
Advice
FLOODING UPDATE (SHEFFIELD): There is extensive flooding across Sheffield. There have been no compulsory residential evacuations at this time. There are reports of people behaving dangerously around floodwater, please be responsible & think about your safety. Follow @SheffCouncil
— South Yorkshire Police (@syptweet) November 7, 2019
Residential areas now at risk of flooding according to Sheffield Council:
Winn Gardens
Forge Lane and Waterside Gardens, Oughtibridge
Holme Lane, Malin Bridge
Mill Lane, Ecclesfield— Lucy Ashton (@LutheBlue) November 7, 2019
Our top flood tip is quite clear – don't drive or walk through flood water! 🌊
Our colleagues at @TSYalerts are doing a great job of providing updates on road closures and diversions 👍
Flood warnings below & follow your local authority for updates ⚠️https://t.co/aD2z3GQnAn pic.twitter.com/Hw2Wg6Z60E
— South Yorkshire Fire (@SYFR) November 7, 2019
The South Yorkshire Fire Department has issued some guidelines for residents to follow.
Speaking to the BBC, Councillor Mark Jones cabinet member for environment, street scene and climate change said: “The advice is: stay home, stay warm and dry and stay safe.
“Don’t travel unless absolutely necessary.”
