The declaration covers damage resulting from flooding, severe winter storms, high winds, heavy spring rain, rapid snow melt and ice jams starting last February. The James and Big Sioux rivers continue to recede. Several lakes, such as Roy Lake, are over flowing. Some locals say that hasn't happened since 1916. Floodwaters are still keeps many people from their homes and farm.
Officials say power has been restored every where.
Portions of roads remain closed across the state. Live reports of water levels are available at USGS . Red Cross Relief Efforts To Date Shelters Opened 6 ERVs On Site 4 People Sheltered 575 Meals Served 14,595 Disaster Declarations President Clinton has declared all of the state's 66 counties disaster areas in the wake of massive statewide flooding. The declaration covers damage resulting from flooding, severe winter storms, high winds, heavy spring rain, rapid snow melt and ice jams that started in early February.