Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 8 at 7:23PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in South Dakota...
Big Sioux River near Florence affecting Grant 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...Big Sioux River near Florence.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1
mile east and 1 1/2 mile north of the gauge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 8.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 8.0 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 Thursday morning at 730 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Grant, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: