Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:28PM CDT until June 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 8:28pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* 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. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Local law enforcement reports that
South Dakota Highway 45 is impassable from Leola and south to the
county line.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1025 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported slow moving
thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned
area. 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: