South Dakota Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/09/2026 15:39

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 9 at 5:39PM CDT until July 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Dakota... Big Sioux River near Castlewood affecting Hamlin 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 and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Sioux River near Castlewood. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, water overtops the culvert on 184th Street and significant agricultural flooding begins north of Castlewood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 PM CDT Thursday was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.6 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 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 100 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Hamlin, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD