Flood Warning in Sanborn County, South Dakota

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED 8/27/2025 9:15:00 AM (UTC) Urgency: Immediate Severity: Severe Certainty: Observed
8/27/2025 9:15:00 AM until 8/28/2025 11:15:00 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 Thursday morning.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota... James River near Forestburg affecting Sanborn County. Big Sioux River near Bruce affecting Brookings County. Big Sioux River near Estelline affecting Hamlin and Brookings Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River near Forestburg. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Significant portions of the floodplain begin to flood and a couple county or township roads may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday, September 03. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov
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