A historic flooding event unfolded as heavy rainfall drenched the area on March 13-14, 2019.  With frozen and impervious ground, full and rapid runoff was maximized. In addition to the rainfall, between 1 and 3 inches of snow water equivalent remained in the snow pack south of Interstate 90, with 3 to 6 inches of snow water equivalent north of Interstate 90. Fifteen river gage sites measured record stages around the area.  Winds gusted to 50 to 70 mph at times, and colder air filtering into the system at the end of the storm produced a light  accumulation of ice west of the James River and from 1 to 4 inches of snowfall in parts of southeast South Dakota.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches at Hartford, 2.44 inches near Renner, 2.25 inches at Colton, and 2.49 inches at Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land and recreational areas near Brandon. The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) reached the highest crest on record at 6.85 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river fell back to minor flood stage on March 15, but would rise back to major flood stage and crest 6.58 feet above flood stage on March 26  due to water routed from upstream melting. The river remained in major flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 21:15:00 to 25-MAR-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRETSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 3.07 inches 14 miles north northeast of Sioux Falls and 2.11 inches near Garretson) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. State Highway 11 was barricaded due to water over the road near the confluence with Beaver Creek. Split Rock Creek at Corson (gage site COSS2) reached the tenth highest stage on record cresting 4.42 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 22:00:00 to 15-MAR-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches near Hartford and 2.57 inches 3 miles west southwest of Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. Extensive damage to city parks on the west side of Sioux Falls occurred, including destruction of a pedestrian bridge at Dunham Park.  West 12th Street was covered by several feet of water from the creek westward to near Sertoma Avenue.  Numerous water rescues were required in residential areas near the gaging site, with as many as 11 residents evacuated from flooded areas. Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls (gage site SIFS2) reached the highest crest on record at 6.57 feet above flood stage on March 14. Property damage costs are rough estimates.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 14:10:00 to 22-MAR-19 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.01 inches 2 miles north of Chester and 2.74 inches at Hartford) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain, and inundated portions of 259th St. near the gage. Willow Creek near Crooks (gage site WCCS2) reached the highest crest on record at 3.4 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 14:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.11 inches near Garretson and 1.70 inches at  Pipestone) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands. 250th Street along the Minnesota/South Dakota border was flooded for numerous days. Split Rock Creek below Jasper (gage site JSPM5) reached the fourth highest stage on record cresting 4.53 feet above flood stage on March 18.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-19 17:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELL RAPIDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.01 inches 7 miles west of Garretson and 2.25 inches at Colton) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of city and township roads in and near Dell Rapids, Baltic and Renner. The Big Sioux River near Dell Rapids (gage site DERS2) reached the 4th highest stage on record cresting 4.92 feet above flood stage on March 24. The river remained at moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIOUX FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches at Hartford, 2.25 inches at Colton, and 2.49 inches at Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of the Sioux Falls park system near the natural channel of the Big Sioux River around the southern side of Sioux Falls. Water, and the broken ice cover from the river system, caused extensive damage to city property with numerous bridges and buildings completely destroyed, equipment damaged, and miles of bike trail washed out. Around 80 homes were inundated by floodwater with evacuation of 17 residents and their pets, as water reached the highest levels since construction of the homes.  Water filled the tunnel on 57th Street under Interstate 229, flowed onto several portions of Interstate 229, and over 26th Street east of Interstate 229 and Cliff Avenue south of I-229. The Big Sioux River at Western Avenue (gage site WAVS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 9.15 feet above flood stage on March 14. The river remained at minor flood stage at the end of the month. Property damage costs are rough estimates.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH SIOUX FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.45M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches at Hartford, 2.25 inches at Colton, and 2.49 inches at Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of the Sioux Falls park system near the natural channel of the Big Sioux River around the southern side of Sioux Falls. Water, and the broken ice cover from the river system, caused extensive damage to city property with numerous bridges and buildings completely destroyed, equipment damaged, and miles of bike trail washed out. Around 80 homes were inundated by floodwater with evacuation of 17 residents and their pets, as water reached the highest levels since construction of the homes.  Water filled the tunnel on 57th Street under Interstate 229, flowed onto several portions of Interstate 229, and over 26th Street east of Interstate 229 and Cliff Avenue south of I-229. The Big Sioux River at Western Avenue (gage site WAVS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 9.15 feet above flood stage on March 14. The river remained at minor flood stage at the end of the month. Property damage costs are rough estimates.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-19 19:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.01 inches 7 miles west of Garretson and 2.25 inches at Colton) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of city and township roads in and near Dell Rapids as well as the baseball fields. The Big Sioux River above Dell Rapids (gage site DRBS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 6.53 feet above flood stage on March 24. The river remained at moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.97 inches 11 miles south of Emery and 2.79 inches at Menno) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous roads (including state highway 44 south of Milltown).  A few farm buildings along the river stretch were also flooded.  The James River at Scotland (gage site SCOS2) reached major flood stage cresting 5.95 feet above flood stage on March 15.  A secondary crest of 5.51 feet above flood stage occurred on March 26. Major flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 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

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.97 inches 11 miles south of Emery and 2.79 inches at Menno) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous roads (including state highway 44 south of Milltown).  A few farm buildings along the river stretch were also flooded.  The James River at Scotland (gage site SCOS2) reached major flood stage cresting 5.95 feet above flood stage on March 15.  A secondary crest of 5.51 feet above flood stage occurred on March 26. Major flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.12 inches at Hawarden and 1.75 inches at Akron) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. South Dakota Highway 50 and Iowa Highway 3 were both inundated by water for numerous days, with several farm buildings engulfed in flood waters. The Big Sioux River near Richland (gage site BSRS2) reached the second highest crest on record at 7.5 feet above flood stage on March 16. The river remained in moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-MAR-19 13:30:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.46 inches 6 miles north northeast of Elk Point and 1.75 inches at Akron) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. The Big Sioux River near Jefferson (gage site BSJS2) reached the highest crest on record at 9.4 feet above flood stage on March 16. The river remained in minor flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 16:45:00 to 22-MAR-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANISTOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 3.13 inches at Bridgewater and 2.75 inches at Montrose) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads (including bridges on 455th and 456th Avenue east of Parker).  The East Fork of the Vermillion River near Parker (gage site VRPS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 4.09 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 05:00:00 to 26-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 3.06 inches 7 miles west southwest of Parker and 2.80 inches at Marion) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads (as well as overtopping U.S. Highway 18 just west of Davis on March 14-15). The Vermillion River near Davis (gage site DVSS2) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 5.2 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 01:00:00 to 28-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKONDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 3.06 inches 7 miles west southwest of Parker and 2.80 inches at Marion) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads (as well as overtopping State Highway 19 just south of Centerville March 15-18). The Vermillion River near Wakonda (gage site WKAS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 3.7 feet above flood stage on March 17.

Flood in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-MAR-19 22:45:00 to 25-MAR-19 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.68 inches at Vermillion and 1.61 inches 5 miles southeast of Centerville) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads (as well as overtopping bridges on University Road, North Crawford Road and 312th Street). The Vermillion River at Vermillion (gage site VERS2) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 8.88 feet above flood stage on March 16.

Flood in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 28-MAR-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.95 inches at Brookings and 1.69 inches near Bruce) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous city and township roads on the north and west side of Brookings. Sixmile Creek above Brookings (gage site SMCS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 1.57 feet above flood stage on March 28.  A second crest occurred earlier on March 17 at 1.05 feet above flood stage.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 17-MAR-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPINK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.46 inches 6 miles north northeast of Elk Point) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads, as well as a brief period with water overrunning State Highway 50 near the intersection with State Highway 11. Brule Creek near Richland (gage site BCKS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 9.9 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 04:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.01 inches 7 miles west of Garretson, 2.25 inches at Colton and 2.49 inches at Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of county and township roads north of Sioux Falls. The Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls I-90 (gage site SFLS2) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 4.92 feet above flood stage on March 26. The river remained at moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHINDLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches at Hartford, 2.44 inches near Renner, 2.25 inches at Colton and 2.49 inches at Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land and recreational areas near Brandon. The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) reached the highest crest on record at 6.85 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river fell back to minor flood stage on March 15, but would rise back to major flood stage and crest 6.58 feet above flood stage on March 26  due to water routed from upstream melting. The river remained in major flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 17:45:00 to 31-MAR-19 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

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.99 inches near Yankton and 2.79 inches at Menno) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous roads, including SW Jim River Road.  The James River at Yankton (gage site YNNS2) reached major flood stage cresting 7.96 feet above flood stage on March 16.  A secondary crest of 7.71 feet above flood stage occurred on March 27. Major flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 05:00:00 to 26-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENNOX SKIE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 3.06 inches 7 miles west southwest of Parker and 2.80 inches at Marion) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads (as well as overtopping U.S. Highway 18 just west of Davis on March 14-15). The Vermillion River near Davis (gage site DVSS2) reached the second highest stage on record cresting 5.2 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 01:00:00 to 28-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 3.06 inches 7 miles west southwest of Parker and 2.80 inches at Marion) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads (as well as overtopping State Highway 19 just south of Centerville March 15-18). The Vermillion River near Wakonda (gage site WKAS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 3.7 feet above flood stage on March 17.

Flood in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 23-MAR-19 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.80 inches at Marion and 3.06 inches 7 miles west southwest of Parker) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads (including 456th Avenue and 276th Street east of Parker). Flood water inundated areas of Thunder Valley drag strip. The West Fork of the Vermillion River near Parker (gage site PKRS2) reached major flood stage cresting 3.9 feet above flood stage on March 14, the second highest crest on record. Several lesser crests occurred occurred through March 18.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 17:30:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALCESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.12 inches at Hawarden and 1.75 inches at Canton) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. Iowa Highway 10 and South Dakota Highway 46 were both inundated by water, along with access from County Road 13 west of Hawarden. The Big Sioux River above Hawarden (gage site HWDI4) reached the highest crest on record at 14.8 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river remained in moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 15:30:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.12 inches at Hawarden and 1.75 inches at Akron) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. South Dakota Highway 50 and 48 were both inundated by water for over two weeks, along with the bridge east of Jefferson. The Big Sioux River near Akron (gage site AKRI4) reached the second highest crest on record at 7.82 feet above flood stage on March 16. The river remained in moderate flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 19:45:00 to 13-MAR-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.80 inches 5 miles west of Geddes) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands, as Platte Creek at Platte (gage site PCPS2) crested at 0.3 feet above flood stage on March 13.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-19 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTIMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.01 inches 2 miles north of Chester) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. Skunk Creek near Chester (gage site SCCS2) reached the second highest crest on record at 0.2 feet above flood stage on March 18.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 01:15:00 to 26-MAR-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches near Hartford) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. State Highway 38 east of Hartford was submerged several times at varying degrees during the period from March 14 to March 23. Skunk Creek near Hartford (gage site HTFS2) reached the highest crest on record at 3.29 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-19 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.01 inches 2 miles north of Chester) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. Skunk Creek near Chester (gage site SCCS2) reached the second highest crest on record at 0.2 feet above flood stage on March 18.

Flood in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 16:45:00 to 22-MAR-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 3.13 inches at Bridgewater and 2.75 inches at Montrose) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county and township roads (including bridges on 455th and 456th Avenue east of Parker). Water briefly flowed across State Highway 19 east of Parker.  The East Fork of the Vermillion River near Parker (gage site VRPS2) reached the highest stage on record cresting 4.09 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 17-MAR-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall (2.60 inches 8 miles west northwest of Springfield and 2.71 inches at Tyndall) and snow melt was the primary contributor to the flooding along Lewis and Clark Reservoir; however, the final level of crest had at least a partial contribution from an uncontrolled release with the failure of Spencer Dam along the Niobrara River in Nebraska during the evening of March 13. The highest crest on record resulted, as the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam (gage site GPDN1) crested 2.02 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 17-MAR-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall (2.60 inches 8 miles west northwest of Springfield and 2.71 inches at Tyndall) and snow melt was the primary contributor to the flooding along Lewis and Clark Reservoir; however, the final level of crest had at least a partial contribution from an uncontrolled release with the failure of Spencer Dam along the Niobrara River in Nebraska during the evening of March 13. The highest crest on record resulted, as the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam (gage site GPDN1) crested 2.02 feet above flood stage on March 15.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 07:15:00 to 15-MAR-19 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON ACRES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches at Hartford, 2.25 inches at Colton and 2.49 inches at Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land downstream of Sioux Falls. The Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls North Cliff Avenue (gage site SXFS2) reached a crest 4.97 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river would crest again later in the month due to water routed from upstream melting (separate entry).

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-19 06:00:00 to 19-MAR-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COOK LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.46 inches 6 miles north northeast of Elk Point and 1.60 inches 2 miles northwest of Jefferson) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. The Big Sioux River at Sioux City (gage site SXCI4) reached the second highest crest on record at 5.42 feet above flood stage on March 17.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 15:30:00 to 19-MAR-19 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUNNING WATER
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

While there was some contribution from rainfall (2.60 inches 8 miles west northwest of Springfield and 2.71 inches at Tyndall) and snow melt, the crest severity along the Missouri River had at least a partial contribution from an uncontrolled release with the failure of Spencer Dam along the Niobrara River in Nebraska during the evening of March 13. The highest crest on record resulted, as the Missouri River at Springfield (gage site SPGS2) crested 7.67 feet above flood stage on March 14, inundating the golf course in Springfield as well as many river bottom roads and recreational areas.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 18:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.75 inches at Canton and 2.19 inches near Harrisburg) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. The Big Sioux River at Fairview (gage site FVWS2) reached the highest crest on record at 10.63 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river remained in minor flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.75 inches at Canton and 2.19 inches near Harrisburg) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. An operational railroad bridge was completely washed out by flood waters. The Big Sioux River above Canton (gage site CBSS2) reached the third highest crest on record at 9.68 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river remained in major flood stage at the end of the month.

Flood in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LETCHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.47 inches at Forestburg and 2.25 inches at Mitchell) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county roads (including 257th St. near the gage site and 1st Avenue and 416th Avenue near Rosedale Colony). The James River at Mitchell (gage site JRMS2) reached major flood stage and the 5th highest crest on record to date, 6.6 feet above flood stage on March 25. Flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 23:00:00 to 15-MAR-19 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

While there was some contribution from rainfall (2.90 inches near Wagner) and snow melt, the crest severity along the Missouri River had at least a partial contribution from backwater flow from an uncontrolled release with the failure of Spencer Dam along the Niobrara River in Nebraska during the evening of March 13.  A home south of Dante along River Bottom Road was surrounded by water.  Major flooding resulted, as the Missouri River at Verdel (gage site MRVN1) crested second highest on record at 2.6 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOOMIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.47 inches at Forestburg and 2.25 inches at Mitchell) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county roads (including 257th St. near the gage site and 1st Avenue and 416th Avenue near Rosedale Colony). The James River at Mitchell (gage site JRMS2) reached major flood stage and the 5th highest crest on record to date, 6.6 feet above flood stage on March 25. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.47 inches at Forestburg and 2.25 inches at Mitchell) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county roads (including 257th St. near the gage site and 1st Avenue and 416th Avenue near Rosedale Colony). The James River at Mitchell (gage site JRMS2) reached major flood stage and the 5th highest crest on record to date, 6.6 feet above flood stage on March 25. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 23:00:00 to 15-MAR-19 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERKINS
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

While there was some contribution from rainfall (2.90 inches near Wagner) and snow melt, the crest severity along the Missouri River had at least a partial contribution from backwater flow from an uncontrolled release with the failure of Spencer Dam along the Niobrara River in Nebraska during the evening of March 13.  Several permanent homes were surrounded by water. Major flooding resulted, as the Missouri River at Verdel (gage site MRVN1) crested second highest on record at 2.6 feet above flood stage on March 14.

Flood in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 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

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.47 inches at Forestburg and 2.25 inches at Mitchell) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous county roads (including 257th St. near the gage site and 1st Avenue and 416th Avenue near Rosedale Colony). The James River at Mitchell (gage site JRMS2) reached major flood stage and the 5th highest crest on record to date, 6.6 feet above flood stage on March 25. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 18-MAR-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall (2.68 inches at Vermillion) and snow melt brought the Missouri River at Ponca (gage site MRPN1) to a crest 1.3 feet above flood stage on March 17.

Flood in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-19 16:15:00 to 30-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANKINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.80 inches at White Lake) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of county roads as Firesteel Creek near Mount Vernon (gage site MTVS2) reached moderate flood stage, cresting 6.44 feet above flood stage on March 22.

Flood in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-MAR-19 16:15:00 to 30-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 1.80 inches at White Lake) resulted in significant flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of county roads (overtopped the bridge on 404th Avenue) as Firesteel Creek near Mount Vernon (gage site MTVS2) reached moderate flood stage, cresting 6.44 feet above flood stage on March 22.

Flood in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-19 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.01 inches 2 miles north of Chester) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land in the flood plain. Skunk Creek near Chester (gage site SCCS2) reached the second highest crest on record at 0.2 feet above flood stage on March 18.

Flood in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-MAR-19 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.97 inches 11 miles south of Emery and 2.79 inches at Menno) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural lands and inundation of numerous roads (including state highway 44 south of Milltown).  A few farm buildings along the river stretch were also flooded.  The James River at Scotland (gage site SCOS2) reached major flood stage cresting 5.95 feet above flood stage on March 15.  A secondary crest of 5.51 feet above flood stage occurred on March 26. Major flooding continued at the end of the month.