Sandbags have been distributed across the borough and are after the Environment Agency put areas inluding Bentley, Fishlake, and Conisbrough on alert, with large amounts of rain due to fall on already wet ground.
River levels are forecast to rise across the Lower Don Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall, which is due to continue through until Thursday morning
Flooding of minor roads and farmland is possible from this evening onwards, say experts. By tomorrow afternoon, January 20, ‘very high’ river levels are expected.
Our pictures show how residents have been preparing to defend their homes if there are floods.
5. Sandbags ready
Residents of Fishlake prepare for possible floods. Picture: NDFP-19-01-21-FloodAlert Fishlake 3-NMSY Photo: Marie Caley
6. Walls ready
Residents prepare for possible flooding on Low Road, Conisbrough. Picture: NDFP-19-01-21-FloodAlert Conisbrough 1-NMSY Photo: Marie Caley
7. Making deliveries
Doncaster Council workers pictured delivering Sandbags to residents on Trundle Lane, Fishlake. Picture: NDFP-19-01-21-FloodAlert Fishlake 1-NMSY Photo: Marie Caley
8. Line of defence
Residents of Frank Road, Bentley, make preparations for possible floods. Picture: NDFP-19-01-21-FloodAlert Bentley 1-NMSY Photo: Marie Caley