Weather Alert in South Dakota
Flood Warning issued August 24 at 10:37AM CDT until August 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
AREAS AFFECTED: Sanborn, SD
DESCRIPTION: ...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 Brookings and Hamlin Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River near Forestburg. * WHEN...Until Saturday 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 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest around 12.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Stay up to date with the latest river observations and forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov
INSTRUCTION: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional forecast information is available at www.weather.gov/siouxfalls. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.
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Drizzle is precipitation in the form of water droplets which are
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Drizzle is characterized by fine, gently falling droplets and typically does not
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