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EXPIRED7/30/2025 9:11:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ImmediateSeverity: SevereCertainty: Observed
7/30/2025 9:11:00 AM until 7/31/2025 11:15:00 AM
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional forecast information is available at
www.weather.gov/siouxfalls.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.
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 Bruce.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, The right bank overflows flooding
agricultural lands for as much as 1/4 mile.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Stay up to date with the latest river observations and
forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov