South Dakota Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 06/05/2026 21:08

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...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Big Sioux River near Bruce. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, The right bank overflows, flooding agricultural lands for as much as 1/4 mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 PM CDT Friday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.0 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD