Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 5 at 11:08PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 9:08pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Dakota...
Big Sioux River near Bruce affecting Brookings County.
Big Sioux River near Estelline affecting Hamlin and Brookings
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Sioux River near Estelline.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 1645.5 feet, widespread flooding of agricultural
lands begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 1645.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 PM CDT Friday was 1645.9 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- 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.
Additional forecast information is available at
www.weather.gov/siouxfalls.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.
Area Description:
Brookings, SD; Hamlin, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: