Safety message...Flood waters can be very dangerous. Never drive across a flooded road. Turn around don`t drown! Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your favorite local media. For additional information...check out our web site at www.weather.gov/abr then left click on the Rivers and Lakes link. The next scheduled statement will be issued Wednesday morning.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota... James River at Columbia James River near Stratford James River at Ashton .The following river forecasts include forecast precipitation through the next 24 hours. Any additional future precipitation could affect the forecasts. The Flood Warning continues for The James River near Stratford. * Until further notice. * At 9:45 AM Monday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.2 feet by Monday October 21st. Additional rises may be possible thereafter. * At 17.0 feet...County roads begin flooding and the road 2 miles north of the gauging location is one of the first to flood. &&