A continuation of high releases from upstream dams on the Missouri River maintained high water levels throughout the month.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 04-OCT-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK PT
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A continuation from September, the Missouri River at Ponca (gage site MRPN1) started the month at 0.55 feet above flood stage on October 1, and fell below flood stage on October 4. Property damage costs are rough estimates.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUNNING WATER
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A continuation of flooding from September, the Missouri River at Springfield (gage site SPGS2) started the month at a peak of 2.32 feet above flood stage on October 1. High water closed numerous recreational boat ramps, and some camping areas at Springfield Recreational Area. The river remained at minor flood stage at the end of the month. Property damage costs are rough estimates.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERKINS
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding continued from September, with the entire month remaining in major flood stage. The Missouri River at Niobrara (gage site MRNN1) started the month at a crest 5.35 feet above flood stage on October 1, which was the second highest crest on record. High water closed numerous recreational boat ramps. The river remained at major flood stage at the end of the month. Property damage costs are rough estimates.

Flood in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERKINS
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A continuation of flooding from September, the Missouri River near Verdel (gage site MRVN1) remained in flood throughout the month.  The river crested 1.12 feet above flood stage on October 1, and again 1.08 feet above flood stage on October 18. High water levels led to the closing of many recreational boat ramps. The river remained in minor flood at the end of the month. Property damage costs are rough estimates.

Flood in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A continuation of flooding from September, the Missouri River near Verdel (gage site MRVN1) remained in flood throughout the month.  The river crested 1.12 feet above flood stage on October 1, and again 1.08 feet above flood stage on October 18. High water levels led to the closing of many recreational boat ramps. The river remained in minor flood at the end of the month. Property damage costs are rough estimates.

Flood in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-OCT-19 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKSTOWN
Flood cause: Planned Dam Release
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A continuation of flooding from September, the Missouri River near Greenwood (gage site GRWS2) remained in major flood stage much of the month, and crested 2.51 feet above flood stage on October 18. Impacts were mainly limited to inundation of agricultural land, as well as the closing of numerous recreational boat ramps. The river remained in moderate flood at the end of the month. Property damage costs are rough estimates.