BROOKINGS, SD; Hamlin, 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 Hamlin and Brookings Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Sioux River near Estelline.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 1644.0 feet, significant flooding of crop and pasture land begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1644.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The
Flooding in Brookings, SD; Hamlin, SD can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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