Sheffield Floods: SWFC, Hillsborough Stadium and River Don // Sheffield Guide

Pictures from the Sheffield Flood (25/06/2007), from outside the Sheffield Wednesday (SWFC) ground on Penistone Road North. DeeJayOne presents a Sheffield Guide short video. The River Don was some 10-or-so foot higher than normal and was filtering out underneath the SWFC south stand, in turn flooding onto the road, which then immersed abandoned cars. Various angles of the flooding on that road at it's worst on the day.
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On 25 June, Sheffield suffered extensive damage as the River Don over topped its banks causing widespread flooding in the Don Valley area of the city. A 13-year-old boy was swept away by the swollen River Sheaf, a 68-year old man died after attempting to cross a flooded road in Sheffield city centre, and several cattle were washed away, found up to 3.5 miles (5.6 km) across fields in some areas of cultivated land. The Meadowhall shopping centre was closed due to flooding with some shops remaining closed downstairs until late September and Sheffield Wednesday's ground Hillsborough was under 6 feet (1.83 m) of water. A number of people were rescued by RAF helicopters from buildings in the Brightside area, whilst in the Millhouses Park area to the southwest of the city the River Sheaf overtopped its banks causing widespread damage. There was also widespread flooding in Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham with much of these towns cut off.
By 26 June, the waters in some parts of Sheffield and the surrounding area receded, and over 700 villagers from Catcliffe, near Rotherham's Ulley reservoir were evacuated after cracks appeared in the dam. Emergency services from across England pumped millions of gallons of water from the reservoir to ease the pressure on the damaged dam, and the nearby M1 Motorway was closed between junctions 32 and 36 as a precaution.
On 27 June, the Army moved into the Doncaster area after the River Don overtopped its banks and threatened the area around what was Thorpe Marsh Power Station. A man was incorrectly reported missing near the village of Adwick le Street near Doncaster.
About the floods: June was one of the wettest months on record in Britain. Average rainfall across the country was 5.5 inches (140 mm); more than double the June average. Some areas received a month's worth of precipitation in 24 hours. It was Britain's wettest May--July since records began in 1776. July had unusually unsettled weather and above-average rainfall through the month, peaking on 20 July as an active frontal system dumped more than 4.7 inches (120 mm) of rain in southern England.
Civil and military authorities described the June and July rescue efforts as the biggest in peacetime Britain. The Environment Agency described the July floods as critical and expected them to exceed the 1947 benchmark.
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[@DeejayoneUkHub]

The Army were on standby and there were three RAF rescue helicopters working all through the day/night of the initial flood. It's a testament to the authorities, volunteers and general people of Sheffield that we managed to cope so well.

[@Hirsute63]

After going on the pitch at Hillsborough the River Don has been banned from all football league grounds for 5 years.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Agreed - lets concentrate on getting the news out to people of the clean-up now. And the worries of severe flood warnings for the weekend too!

[@CheeseSarny]

I love Sheffield, it's a great city. This will only make it stronger

[@CallMeConnorYT]

so mad to see hillsborough like tha

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Thankfully it wasn't as bad as everyone thought it would be at the weekend around here.

[@goldentintin]

good luck for this weekends planned downpour hope it isnt as bad as the forecast.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

'A Few Drops' being over 150mm (a normal months' rainfall for this time of the year) in less that 12 hours. And a lot of people needed the help.

[@twighiker]

Memorable day this, first time the people of Hillsborough had a wesh in over 300 years.

[@rayvoyse8779]

Ignorant prat

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

No problems mate. As I said, I'm all for the banter - take a look at my other videos if you want a laugh and a dig. ;-)

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

No worries, thanks for the comment. It was a bit mad everywhere that day, I'm not sure there was any clear route through!

[@natz1234]

crazy weather r.i.p the dead

[@RchMrph]

Hillsborough seems to get all the tragedies. What a ground tho, thoughts to all in the mighty Sheffield

[@jamessmith-nc6ww]

I remember the day well I was working on west bar had to walk home to manor

[@digicam11]

5iveaxis i could not have put it better dude,well done

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

No worries, I did think you were joking about. Thanks for stopping by!

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Yeah - I saw that!!! Saturday and Sunday are on Flood Alert again now...

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Yes, it rained. More than a months worth of rain in less than 12 hours. Which caused major floods in lots of areas, and claimed the lives of three people.

[@shikamaruchan18]

too damn right, were sheffield, the producers of the finest steel the world ever saw were born with steel in our hearts, and if mother nature wants to test us, it will not find us wanting ^_^

[@Steelersharpy]

Hello fellow sheffielders Not doing anything on the 23rd Steelers vs panthers ice hockey cup final at the fantastic sheffield arena is on! Fights,thrills,goals and atmosphere DO NOT MISS OUT.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

You're right. Can't get much further from the Seaside than Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, et al, though.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

It won't have been long after - it really started rising quickly!

[@CaptainMudlark]

Along of people are dying as well From floods as well as more bisneses and more people por

[@DanDAlittleMan]

R.I.P Sheffield wed

[@MickFlynnImages]

I must have gone by Charlie Browns a little bit before you were filming as I have the same cars in my video, but not as badly flooded.

[@Camokittey]

breaks my heart seeing this, my old hometown of sheffield, the army should be sent in, if it was bloody london they would have

[@Geminimayy88]

So sad to see that

[@poperpants]

i loved it when floods happened it was a great day

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Thankfully a lot of businesses are now returning to normality, despite regular power cuts (rationing) and such. A lot of businesses worst hit will probably remain shut until further notice though, particularly low-lying ones and ones next to the main rivers. I'd give them a call and make sure they'll be open!

[@ezwanhamdi]

this is horrifying.. i'll be coming to Sheffield in two weeks for a job interview.. i think i better call the company to check on them.. hope everybody's there is doing ok now..

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Thank you, I am glad there are sensible comments here. I agree with you whole-heartedly and was in similar circumstances on Monday.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

I'm thinking the Dam will be fine as it has been so long now. I certainly hope so anyway.

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

How was this 16 years ago already?! 💀

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Yeah, you're right, I'm a 'Wet Mat'. *nods head and hopes the mentalist leaves*

[@lilmissrosieposie89]

poor hillsboro :( ace video, realy frightening!! a few raindrops?? OMG do they even know 2 ppl have died in sheffield alone through drowning?? thanks for the vid!! x

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

One that works at Meadowhall too?

[@Hirsute63]

Wednesday were actually playing during the storm and had to use all their subs. I thank you. Ahem...

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

No worries - I'm all for banter as you'll see in my other videos. I just think it's inappropriate on this subject. Glad you and your bro are OK. ;-)

[@KlonoaIsMyLover]

Despite the mayhem i really enjoyed myself that day.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

What a weird post?!?

[@digicam11]

its official why owls ground flooded,40,000 wednesdayites pissed themselves laughing at blades staying in div 1

[@jonathan755]

well it was alot of fun for me on the bus XD

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

There will be none of that talk (especially in TXT SPK!). There's plenty of time to get Hillsborough up to scratch before the new season. Thetre'll be no games played at Bramall Lane.

[@BradAshworth]

i live in sheffield on the s13

[@myaser88]

IS THERE ANY NEED FOR THAT

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Once again, a reminder that this is not about the football. Please can people refrain from the silly banter on sensitive videos of situations where people have died? If you want to comment on Wednesday/United, please check my profile for other videos where it is much more relevant. Thank You.

[@TerryTheNewsGirl]

@loraceve Too right! I live in Leeds, now, but I love my hometown!

[@paulsheffield]

Haha best one I've heard that.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Don't drop to that level of abuse. Just nod your head and the mentalists will go away eventually.

[@myaser88]

has south yorkshire thought about a rowing league ;-) no subs at hillsborough wen u need em!

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Good point. lol

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

That's your college? Huh?

[@digicam11]

did not know pigs could swim,they can now, ha ha

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Oh dear. About time you started using English yourself, young man. And a blade expecting points deductions and fines, sounds familiar. See you in the Championship next season. ;-)

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

'You lot'? As in.....???

[@digicam11]

deejayone1.mjed had his say and i am not allowed to respond to his comments.me and 5iveaxis have stuck up 4 ourselves so u backup mjed comments..why

[@myaser88]

besides the deaths - horrific/ cheap banter mate!

[@ashxmc]

Kinda sounds like minecraft music

[@duckybros888]

I was only ****ing 2 that day

[@digicam11]

well said 5iveaxis

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

That's a waste of a post, isn't it. Got the swearing out of your system now?

[@brentowl]

UP THE OWLS

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

What a childish post. Football is hardly the point when something like this has happened across the WHOLE city and people have died. Most people have been sensible and shown a great community spirit - DESPITE the team they support. Grow Up. If you want to talk about football, check out my other videos about Wednesday/United.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

What the hell are you going on about!?!? Are you taking your medication?

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Excuse me? Would you like to please post some sense??

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

What a childish post. Football is hardly the point when something like this has happened across the WHOLE city. Most people have been sensible and shown a great community spirit - DESPITE the team they support. Grow Up.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

You can feel the testosterone in this thread can't you? Jeez.

[@myaser88]

Blades 1 - 0 Owls

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

I'm not sure wishing cancer on somebody is the answer though... But he's posting some weird stuff!?

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

No need for racism. Educate him, don't drop to that level.

[@bigytye]

f***in heck god job r didnt stay in that b n b just up road wont say wot b n b it is

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Methinks it's YOU that's in my video thread... Take your own advice. Thanks for your time.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

You obviously are lacking as, as you'd notice from my last post, my house is fine. As is my brain. Unlike yours.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Please don't spam KZbin. Nobber.

[@123randomdude]

shame

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Give over and post some SENSE.

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Is that the sewage that comes out of your mouth?

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

My living room was/is fine thanks. Hope you've grown more intelligent since you posted that. ;-)

[@jackyvix]

wats so funny that somebody who was close too you could of died i dont find it funny i was woried about my family its worrieng becuase thAT kid and man diied jst hope no dams break because then well be in so much trouble

[@Techlikeme]

@Twighiker Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. old post but funny as hell

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Leave YOU alone? Methinks it's YOU who has come fishing and trolling in here with your disrespectful and pathetic comments (and bad command of the English language). Now go and grow up.

[@digicam11]

allah proves of racism so owls ground has no chance as mjed has proved

[@myaser88]

MJED UR AN IDIOT

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

Still trying to be contentious then? lol (Simple Minds are Scottish as far as I know by the way, so at least be factually accurate with all your waffling). ;-)

[@DeejayoneUkHub]

What a childish post. Football is hardly the point when something like this has happened across the WHOLE city. Most people have been sensible and shown a great community spirit - DESPITE the team they support. Grow Up.