Flooding Reports

Flooding in June 2009

On Wednesday June 10 June 2009, Rotherham was affected by flash flooding. Aston, Swallownest, Aughton, Todwick, Treeton and Laughton Common were particularly badly hit but there was also significant flooding in Herringthorpe, Thurcroft, Clifton, Holmes and Thrybergh.

Shortly after the floods the Council carried out initial drainage investigation surveys to establish the cause of the flooding. Detailed investigations and feasibility works have now been completed and the final report is available for download below.

June 2009 Flood Investigation, Final Report