HAMLIN, SD — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota...
Big Sioux River Near Castlewood affecting Hamlin County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Sioux River near Castlewood.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water overtops the culvert on 184th Street and significant agricultural flooding begins north of Castlewood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Recent
Flooding in 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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