Missouri River flooding continued in June with the river rising to record levels and having major impacts. The flooding forced evacuations of populated areas, affecting many homes, businesses, parks, recreation areas and other lowlands.

Flood in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMBERLAIN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding from upstream spring snowmelt and subsequent heavy rain continued to worsen for most of June. Lowlands along the river including several roads and recreational areas were flooded. The highest stage at Chamberlain was a record 9.6 feet above flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding from upstream spring snowmelt and subsequent heavy rain, affecting mainly the east shore of the Missouri River, also came to effect the Gregory County shore as it increased. A few roads and recreation areas near the river were flooded.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding from upstream spring snowmelt and subsequent heavy rain continued to worsen for most of June. Lowlands along the river including numerous roads, parks, recreational areas and homes were flooded. Much of the Dakota Dunes community was flooded, with many residents evacuating homes and businesses before the flooding worsened. Thousands of acres of usually dry land were flooded, with several farms affected and farm equipment damaged. The highest stage near Ponca, NE was 8.3 feet above flood stage on June 29th.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding from upstream spring snowmelt and subsequent heavy rain continued to worsen for most of June. Lowlands along the river east of Lewis and Clark Lake including numerous roads, parks, recreational areas and several homes were flooded. The flooding included the Larson's Landing development west of Yankton with most homes and recreational vehicles there flooded. Thousands of acres of usually dry land were flooded, with several farms affected and farm equipment damaged. The highest stage at Yankton was 6.1 feet above flood stage on June 29th.

Flood in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MECKLING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding from upstream spring snowmelt and subsequent heavy rain continued to worsen for most of June. Lowlands along the river including numerous roads, parks, recreational areas and several homes were flooded. Thousands of acres of usually dry land were flooded, with several farms affected and farm equipment damaged. The river reached record high stages near Gayville and near Maskell, Nebraska on June 29th.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERKINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding from upstream spring snowmelt and subsequent heavy rain continued to worsen for most of June. Lowlands along the river including numerous roads, parks, recreational areas and several homes were flooded. Several roads, homes, and parks in and near Springfield were flooded, including a golf course. Thousands of acres of usually dry land were flooded, with several farms affected and farm equipment damaged. The highest stage near Springfield was a record 4.8 feet above flood stage on June 22nd.

Flood in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-11 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACADEMY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding from upstream spring snowmelt and subsequent heavy rain continued to worsen for most of June. Lowlands along the river including numerous roads and recreational areas and a few homes were flooded. The highest stage near Greenwood was a record 8.8 feet above flood stage at the end of the month.