Hamlin County, SD
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 06/06 9:43 AM CDT – Sunday 06/07 11:45 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls SD
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
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Brookings, SD
- Hamlin, SD
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Hot and Windy Weekend
Created by the NWS Aberdeen WFO
Winds today will be out of the southeast, gusting 35 to 45 mph over central SD, with the strongest winds near 50 mph over parts Corson County in north central SD. On Sunday, the strong winds will expand east. Expect winds out of the south to southeast with gusts of 35 to 45 mph. The lightest winds both days will be near east of Interstate 29. Temperatures this afternoon will warm into the mid 80s to near 90 degrees in the east to the low 90s west. Sunday will be even warmer with highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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