South Dakota Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/08/2026 15:16

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 8 at 5:16PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 3:30am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Dakota... South Branch Tributary Mud Creek near Rauville affecting Codington County. .For sites with a river forecast, the forecast includes precipitation through the next 24 hours. Any future precipitation could affect the forecasts. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...South Branch Tributary Mud Creek near Rauville. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 4.2 feet. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abr. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 530 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Codington, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD