Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused major flooding of the James River, and of many small streams and lakes. Widespread flooding of farmland was also reported, including farmland both near to and away from the James River. Numerous roads were flooded and some of the roads suffered heavy damage. High water and groundwater levels resulting from record precipitation in the previous year contributed to the rapid onset of the flooding. The flooding began with warm weather which arrived at the middle of the month, and continued through the end of the month.

Flood in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIMOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused major flooding of the James River, as well as flooding of small streams and lakes in the county. Farmland was also flooded, both near to and away from the James River. The James River crested at 6.48 feet above flood stage northeast of Scotland on March 27th. Numerous roads were closed by the flooding including several major state and county roads. Water was running over other roads from flooded streams, creeks, and fields as well as from the James River. Some roads were heavily damaged, including in the Parkston area well west of the James River. The amount of damage could not be determined before repairs began. Some homes and businesses were also flooded. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused major flooding of the James River, as well as flooding of small streams and lakes in the county. Farmland was also flooded, both near to and away from the James River. The James River crested at 10.22 feet above flood stage near Yankton on March 28th. Several roads were closed by the flooding including a few major state and county roads. Water was running over other roads from flooded streams, creeks, and fields as well as from the James River. Some roads were heavily damaged, but the amount of damage could not be determined before repairs began. The greatest flooding away from the James River took place in the northern part of the county. Some homes and businesses were also flooded. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOONSOCKET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused major flooding of the James River, as well as flooding of small streams and lakes in the county. Farmland was also flooded, both near to and away from the James River. The James River crested at 8.26 feet above flood stage near Forestburg on March 25th. Most notable among other waterways was the flooding of Sand creek, which flows into the James River near Forestburg, and also affected a large area of land. Numerous roads were closed by the flooding, and water was running over other roads, from flooded streams, creeks, and fields as well as from the James River and Sand Creek. Some roads were heavily damaged, but the amount of damage could not be determined before repairs began. Some homes and businesses were also flooded. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused major flooding of the James River, as well as flooding of small streams and lakes in the county. Farmland was also flooded, both near to and away from the James River. Numerous roads were closed by the flooding. Water was running over other roads from flooded streams, creeks, and fields as well as from the James River. Some roads were heavily damaged, but the amount of damage could not be determined before repairs began. Some homes and businesses were also flooded. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONILLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused major flooding of the James River, as well as flooding of small streams and lakes in the county. Farmland was also flooded, both near to and away from the James River. The James River crested at 9.16 feet above flood stage at Huron on March 26th. Over 50 miles of roads were closed by the flooding, including South Dakota Highway 28 in the eastern part of the county. Water was running over other roads, from flooded streams, creeks, and fields as well as from the James River. Some roads were heavily damaged, but the amount of damage could not be determined before repairs began. Some homes and businesses were also flooded. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.

Flood in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-11 12:00:00 to 31-MAR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Melting of a heavy winter snow cover caused major flooding of the James River, as well as flooding of small streams and lakes in the county. Farmland was also flooded, both near to and away from the James River. The James River crested at 8.14 feet above flood stage near Mitchell on March 26th. Most notable among other waterways was the flooding of Firesteel Creek, which crested at 5.93 feet above flood stage near Mount Vernon, and also affected a large area of land. Numerous roads were closed by the flooding including Highways 38, 42, and 44 and other major state and county roads. Water was running over other roads from flooded streams, creeks, and fields as well as from the James River and Firesteel Creek. Some roads were heavily damaged, but the amount of damage could not be determined before repairs began. Some homes and businesses were also flooded. The flooding onset was rapid for a snow melt flood due to high water and groundwater levels from record precipitation in the year 2010.