Runoff from precipitation which totaled 2 to 4 inches through mid-April maintained flooding along the Big Sioux River.

Flood in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained moderate flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River.  The Big Sioux River near Estelline (gage site BSES2) crested twice during the month. The first crest was 1.93 feet above flood stage on April 1, with a second crest at 2.16 feet above flood stage on April 19. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained moderate flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River.  The Big Sioux River near Bruce (gage site BRCS2) crested at 2.42 feet above flood stage on April 1. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLANDREAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained moderate flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River.  Numerous county and township roads were impacted by water, including 473rd Avenue north of the gage, 475th Avenue near 222nd, and 221st Street between 468th and 469th Avenue.  The Big Sioux River near Brookings (gage site BRKS2) crested twice at major flood stage during the month. The first crest was 3.45 feet above flood stage on April 1, with a second crest at 3.47 feet above flood stage on April 19. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLANDREAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River, as well as some county and township roads near Flandreau Park. The Big Sioux River above Flandreau (gage site BSFS2) crested at 2.48 feet above flood stage on April 1. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLANDREAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River near Egan (gage site EGAS2) crested twice at moderate flood stage during the month. The first crest was 4.39 feet above flood stage on April 1, with a second crest at 4.52 feet above flood stage on April 20. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE TREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. Waters approached a few homes in Trent, with also inundated 478th Avenue and 242nd Street. The Big Sioux River at Trent (gage site TRES2) crested at 3.66 feet above flood stage on April 1. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained moderate flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. Water inundated the City Park and baseball fields in Dell Rapids. A few homes in Dell Rapids were surrounded by water with residents evacuated for several days near the crest times. The Big Sioux River above Dell Rapids (gage site DRBS2) crested twice at moderate flood stage during the month. The first crest was 4.40 feet above flood stage on April 1, with a second crest at 3.64 feet above flood stage on April 20. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELL RAPIDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. Numerous county and township roads were flooded near the river, including 250th Street west of Baltic. The Big Sioux River near Dell Rapids (gage site DERS2) crested twice at moderate flood stage during the month. The first crest was 2.82 feet above flood stage on April 1, with a second crest at 2.47 feet above flood stage on April 20. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls Interstate 90 (gage site SFLS2) crested twice at moderate flood stage during the month. The first crest was 4.19 feet above flood stage on April 1, with a second crest at 3.80 feet above flood stage on April 22. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTON ACRES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural land near the Big Sioux River east of Sioux Falls. The Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls North Cliff Avenue (gage site SXFS2) crested twice at moderate flood stage during the month. The first crest was 4.58 feet above flood stage on April 1, with a second crest at 3.77 feet above flood stage on April 22. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) crested at 5.18 feet above flood stage on April 1. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHINDLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) crested at 5.18 feet above flood stage on April 1. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River above Canton (gage site CBSS2) crested twice during the month.  The first crest at 4.91 feet above flood stage occurred on April 1. The second crested briefly in major flood stage at 5.49 feet above flood stage on April 8. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River at Fairview (gage site FVWS2) crested at 5.38 feet above flood stage on April 9. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALCESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River above Hawarden (gage site HWDI4) crested at 7.19 feet above flood stage on April 9. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River, as well as several county roads near the river. The Big Sioux River at Akron (gage site AKRI4) crested at 3.88 feet above flood stage on April 10. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River.  The Big Sioux River near Richland (gage site BSRS2) crested at 3.77 feet above flood stage on April 10. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.

Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 02-APR-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH SIOUX FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March maintained flooding of city park areas in Sioux Falls along the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls Western Avenue (gage site WAVS2) crested at 0.73 feet above flood stage on April 1.

Flood in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-19 00:00:00 to 02-APR-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIOUX FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March maintained flooding of city park areas in Sioux Falls along the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls Western Avenue (gage site WAVS2) crested at 0.73 feet above flood stage on April 1.