Rapid snow melt over the past few days has caused flooding across parts of eastern South Dakota, including portions of Codington and Grant counties where flood warnings are currently in effect at this time. The National Weather Service says flooding is expected to occur mainly in rural areas of northwestern Grant and north central Codington Counties where a flood warning remains in effect until 11 p.m. this (Friday) evening. Steve Fleegel is a forecaster with the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen…
Steve says flooding outbreaks like the one we’re dealing with right now are not all that uncommon when you experience rapid snow melt situations in the early to late spring…
In any flooding situation, Steve says it’s better not to drive through areas where roadways may be under water…
Even though most areas of South Dakota have received above average snowfall throughout the early spring, flooding has not been a major issue in most cases as Steve explains…
The extended weather outlook shows minimal chances for precipitation during the coming week, along with warmer temperatures which should help bring local rivers and streams back to normal water levels.
