Safety message...Do not drive cars through flooded areas. the water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fsd Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations. The next scheduled statement will be issued tomorrow morning.

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in Iowa...South Dakota... Big Sioux River at Fairview ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Iowa...South Dakota... Big Sioux River above Hawarden Big Sioux River At Akron .The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through tonight. Any additional future rains could affect the crest forecasts. ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Big Sioux River At Akron. * until further notice. * At 07PM Wednesday the stage was 17.00 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 16.00 feet. * Forecast...The river will crest near 18.5 feet by Saturday July 20 then begin falling. * At stages near 19.5 feet...Several farm houses are flooded. &&