South Dakota Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/08/2026 20:49

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 8 at 10:49PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 8:49pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota... Willow Creek near Watertown affecting Codington County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Willow Creek near Watertown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river appears to have crested and is expected to continue falling. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 1100 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Codington, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD