Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 6 at 9:43AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 7:43am
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 9:45am
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 Brookings and Hamlin
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor 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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 1645.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday 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 Sunday morning.
Area Description:
Brookings, SD; Hamlin, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: