Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 4 at 12:20PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 4, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Dakota...
Big Sioux River near Estelline affecting Brookings and Hamlin
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Sioux River near Estelline.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 1644.0 feet, significant flooding of crop and pasture
land begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1644.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM CDT Thursday was 1644.1 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location
although additional rainfall this evening and overnight may
result in further rises.
- Flood stage is 1644.0 feet.
- Stay up to date with the latest river observations and
forecasts at: www.water.noaa.gov
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.
Area Description:
Brookings, SD; Hamlin, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD