A few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Low 61F. Winds light and variable..
A few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.
Updated: June 22, 2024 @ 11:33 pm
News Director
{KXLG – South Dakota} As heavy rains continue to increase runoff into the Missouri River Basin, flooding is forecasted on several tributaries downstream of Gavins Point Dam. Due to the excessive rainfall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reduced releases from Gavins Point Dam to 16,000 cubic feet per second (cfs).
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS), in collaboration with Governor Noem and the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) state geologist, is closely monitoring current and projected rainfall and river flows in southeast South Dakota using advanced computerized modeling.
No travel advisories continue to be placed on all state highway sections in southeast South Dakota, which is experiencing flooding due to the heavy rain. As conditions continue to deteriorate, most routes in the southeastern portion of the state have become impassable and travel impossible due to standing or flowing water across the roadways.
Interstate 29 remains blocked at Exit 50 (Centerville) and Exit 62 (Canton). An alternate route has been created in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to allow motorists to safely travel from Sioux Falls to Sioux City, IA, and Sioux Falls to the S.D. Highway 48 junction north of Junction City.
Motorists are highly recommended to use the alternate route as other secondary highways in the area are impassable due to high water. In addition, many of the significant streams/river elevations will continue to rise and are not anticipated to peak until this weekend or later.
Interstate 90 is open but is anticipated to close overnight as the weather system strengthens and rainfall increases. Flooding conditions significantly impact areas on I-90 near Salem and Mt. Vernon.
Travel impacts are expected to increase overnight, with a high likelihood of rain continuing through Saturday, June 22, 2024. Motorists can expect additional road closures to be put in place if conditions continue to worsen.
Motorists are reminded to respect all road closures and not drive around barricades. Motorists should not use secondary highways to avoid road closures or highway obstructions. Driving into floodwater areas can lead to potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations. Due to the expected length of this weather event, all motorists are asked to plan their travel accordingly and not travel in southeast South Dakota if possible.
Please visit https://sd511.org or download the SD511 mobile app to view all current road closures, travel advisories, and highway obstructions. Conditions change rapidly, so actively monitoring SD511 traveler information systems is best. South Dakota Department of Transportation crews will keep SD511 as up-to-date as possible during this weather event.
The SD DPS urges communities to stay vigilant by preparing for the potential of overland flooding, especially in low-lying areas, and taking necessary precautions to protect their homes, families, and properties.
Continue monitoring National Weather Service forecasts and messaging from your local officials.
For more information on flooding, preparedness, and safety tips, please visit our website at www.bReady.sd.gov and follow DPS’s social media channels.
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