South Dakota Flash Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/31/2026 17:10

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:10PM CDT until May 31 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
FFWABR The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern McPherson County in north central South Dakota... * Until 1015 PM CDT. * At 710 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Leola.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
McPherson, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD