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EXPIRED8/25/2025 8:58:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ImmediateSeverity: SevereCertainty: Observed
8/25/2025 8:58:00 AM until 8/26/2025 11:00:00 AM
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South
Dakota...
James River near Forestburg affecting Sanborn County.
...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 Hamlin and Brookings
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 Monday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 8.9 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