The SDFIS is a one-stop web platform to access real-time stream conditions, flood forecasts, visualizations, inundation maps and flood-related data and information.

Jul 19, 2024 · When a record-high surge of water flowed down the Big Sioux River toward the southeast corner of South Dakota last month, local and state authorities activated a flood mitigation plan from 1976. It saved North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes from disaster. But their neighbors in McCook Lake suffered a graphic reminder of how different …

Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that South Dakota has received a presidential disaster declaration due to the historic 1000-year flooding event that occurred between June 16 and July 8, 2024.

Jun 21, 2024 · Officials are warning about flooding across many areas in southeast South Dakota amid a days-long deluge. The National Weather Service said many areas are in a flood warning Friday, ranging from Chamberlain in the west to Lincoln and Minnehaha counties in the east.

Incident Period: Apr 9, 2023 - May 5, 2023. Declaration Date: Jul 6, 2023. Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources.

Jun 23, 2024 · Federal, state and local officials are focusing their efforts on a voluntary evacuation of Dakota Dunes and a levee construction project across Interstate 29 near McCook Lake as they continue responding to historic rainfall and flooding in …

Jun 24, 2024 · State leaders say the Big Sioux River has reached its highest point, but they still expect flooding issues to persist in southeast South Dakota in the coming days. Gov. Kristi Noem said in a press conference Monday the Big Sioux crested overnight at just under 45 feet.

Jul 26, 2024 · Today, we are submitting our request for a presidential disaster declaration to address the damage from a historic 1,000-year flood that impacted South Dakota,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “We have been working with families, local governments and officials, and FEMA for weeks to assess the damage.

SDFIS - South Dakota Flood Information System is a platform for real-time flood related data and information with flood conditions, flood warnings, flood alerts, flood forecasts, interactive visualizations, stream gauge and water levels for communities in …

Jun 21, 2024 · Gov. Kristi Noem held a virtual 7 a.m. press conference Saturday to provide an update on flood conditions across the area. Noem, joined by Mayor Paul TenHaken, Secretary of Public Safety Bob Perry and other emergency response professionals, said state and city authorities are preparing for regional water systems in eastern and southeastern South Dakota to see their highest water loads over the ...