Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 6 at 8:50PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires:
June 7, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
Dakota...
Big Sioux River near Estelline affecting Hamlin and Brookings
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Sioux River near Estelline.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 1644.0 feet, significant flooding of crop and pasture
land begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 1644.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 1645.4 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional forecast information is available at
www.weather.gov/siouxfalls.
The next statement will be issued by late Sunday night.
Area Description:
Brookings, SD; Hamlin, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: