There have been no fatalities reported as of this situation status report in Minnesota. Aikin, Anoka, Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Dakota, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac Qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Le Seuer, Lincoln, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Nicollet, Norman, Otter Tail, Pernington, Polk, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Washaba, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, and Yellow Medicine Counties. The James and Big Sioux Rivers continue to recede. All 66 counties in SD have been affected by severe flooding, severe winter storms, heavy spring rains, rapid snow melts, high winds, ice jams, and saturated ground. Floodwaters have forced evacuations of many individuals from their homes and farms.
Many residents still have no or very limited access to their dwellings and businesses.
Businesses throughout the state are suffering from the loss of revenue due to adverse weather conditions and indirect effect of floodwaters. No reports of building damages to date but damages are expected when final assessments are made. Power has been restored to all residences. Dikes have been built or strengthened to prevent further damage. The sewage treatment plant inn Codington County is out of service and will not be operational for four weeks.