Question 1

Is Barnsley at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Barnsley has 15 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #60 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Barnsley?

Accepted Answer

There are 15 flood warning and alert areas in Barnsley, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 3 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Barnsley?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Barnsley include River Dearne, River Don, River Dove. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Barnsley?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Barnsley's 15 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 Barnsley's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Barnsley?

Accepted Answer

Barnsley 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
Wortley Top Forge, Huthwaite including Forge Lane	River Don	Warning
Thurgoland including Cheesebottom Farm and Cheesebottom sewage works. Oxspring including Oxspring Wire Mills	River Don	Warning
Thurlstone including Plumpton Mills on Saville Lane	River Don	Warning
Broomhill including Highgate	River Dearne	Warning
Darton including Church Street, Church Close, Mill Lane and Barnsley Road. Barugh including Dearne Hall Road	River Dearne	Warning
River Dove flood area near Barnsley	River Dove	Warning
Bolton upon Dearne including Coniston Drive and land off Dearne Road	River Dearne	Warning
Penistone including Water Hall Lane and Wentworth Meadows	River Don	Warning
Millhouse Green including Birks Lane. Thurlstone upstream of Thurlstone Bridge and including Windmill Lane and the Old Corn Mill	River Don	Warning
Bolton upon Dearne including Lowfield Road	River Dearne	Warning
River Dearne flood area near Barnsley	River Dearne	Warning
Thurgoland including Old Mill Lane and the Old Wire Mill	River Don	Warning
Thurlstone including Hoyle Mill Lane. Penistone including Barnsley Road	River Don	Warning
River Dearne flood area near Barnsley	River Dearne	Warning
Properties along Ings Lane	River Dearne	Warning

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