Flooding of the James River, which began in March from snowmelt, continued through June with the river rising again due to heavy rain. Moderate to major flooding was observed, with the river at Mitchell rising to its highest crest for the year.

Flood in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUN-10 06:00:00 to 29-JUN-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Recurring heavy rainfall caused major flooding of Firesteel Creek from early June to just before the end of the month. The creek crested at 7.3 feet above flood stage near Mount Vernon on June 13th, or about three quarters of a foot below the record March crest.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate to major flooding of the James River was observed for most of the month. The river, which has been slowly falling before June, rose again due to heavy rain, and the number of fields and roads flooded increased again. The river crested at around 6.5 feet above flood stage near Scotland, which was just slightly below the March crest.

Flood in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITCHELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate to major flooding of the James River was observed for most of the month. The river, which has been slowly falling before June, rose again due to heavy rain, and the number of fields and roads flooded increased again. The river crested at near 8.1 feet above flood stage at Mitchell, which was higher than the March crest.

Flood in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Moderate to major flooding of the James River was observed for most of the month. The river, which has been slowly falling before June, rose again due to heavy rain, and the number of fields and roads flooded increased again.

Flood in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate to major flooding of the James River was observed for most of the month. The river, which has been slowly falling before June, rose again due to heavy rain, and the number of fields and roads flooded increased again. The river crested at around 6.5 feet above flood stage near Scotland, which was just slightly below the March crest.

Flood in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITCHCOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate to major flooding of the James River was observed for most of the month. The river, which has been slowly falling before June, rose again due to heavy rain, and the number of fields and roads flooded increased again. Several roads in Huron were closed, and a swimming pool was closed due to the river flooding the parking lot. The river crested at near 5.7 feet above flood stage at Huron, or about 3 feet below the March crest.

Flood in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-10 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate to major flooding of the James River was observed for most of the month. The river, which has been slowly falling before June, rose again due to heavy rain, and the number of fields and roads flooded increased again. The river crested at near 6.5 feet above flood stage at Forestburg, which was a little more then half a foot below the March crest.