Weather Alert in South Dakota
Flood Warning issued August 2 at 10:38AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
AREAS AFFECTED: Brookings, SD; Hamlin, SD
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota... Big Sioux River near Bruce affecting Brookings County. Big Sioux River near Estelline affecting Brookings and Hamlin Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Big Sioux River near Estelline. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 1645.5 feet, widespread flooding of agricultural lands begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 1644.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Saturday was 1645.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1644.0 feet. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional forecast information is available at www.weather.gov/siouxfalls. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.
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