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Conisbrough Flooding

South Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Kearsley Brook
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Conisbrough today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-09-12 11:19:14 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Conisbrough
Conisbrough
Town in South Yorkshire, England

Conisbrough is a town within the City of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire, England. It is roughly midway between Doncaster and Rotherham, and is built alongside the River Don at 53°29′N 1°14′W. It has a ward population of 14,333.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
Kearsley Brook 1 station
Conisbrough ▬ Steady
12 Sep 10:45 • High: 0.90m
0.06m
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Flood Monitoring in Conisbrough

Conisbrough is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Kearsley Brook, in South Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Kearsley Brook is monitored by 1 station (Conisbrough). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Conisbrough. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties and businesses within Conisbrough adjacent to Kearsley Brook including Low Road; Kearsley Brook at Conisbrough; Properties and businesses within Conisbrough along the River Don between the sewage works and School Walk; Swinton Bridge and Mexborough including works off Talbot Road, Meadow Way, the sewage works, Pottery Yard, Rowms Lane and Cliff Street.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 26 storm overflows within 5km of Conisbrough. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Conisbrough, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

Recorded floods near Conisbrough

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2021-01-18 — 2021 January Flood Incident - Storm Christoph (Main river)
  • 2021-01-18 — 2021 January Flood Incident - Storm Christoph (Main river)
  • 2021-01-18 — 2021 January Flood Incident - Storm Christoph (Ordinary watercourse)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Conisbrough today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Conisbrough?

Conisbrough has river level monitoring on Kearsley Brook — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Conisbrough?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Conisbrough flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 45 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2019. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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