Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 9:43PM CDT until June 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central South Dakota, including the
following county, McPherson.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 940 PM CDT, numerous basements and roads in the Leola area
are flooded. SD Highway 10 near Leola is under 6 inches to a
foot of water. local law enforcement reported flooding along
SD Hwy 10 and other county roads. Flooding is already
occurring. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Leola, Grassland Colony, Long Lake Colony, Wetonka and Elm
Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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
Sender: