Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 9:23AM CDT until June 1 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 7:23am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of north central South Dakota, including the
following county, McPherson.
* WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 923 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in
the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- 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.
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: