NWS Aberdeen SDFA.W 0020July 31, 2026
Flood Warning: Big Stone, Traverse, Day and 2 more, MN and SD
The National Weather Service office in Aberdeen issued a flood warning for Big Stone, Traverse, Day and 2 more in Minnesota, South Dakota, which was in force until 9:15 a.m. local time on July 31. It was the 20th areal flood warning the NWS office in Aberdeen issued in 2026. Minnesota had 12 flood warnings in July 2026, against 9 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Minnesota's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 9.1 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Aberdeen SD
- Area
- Big Stone, Traverse, Day and 2 more
- State
- Minnesota
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 12:12 a.m. CDT, July 31, 2026
- Expires
- 9:15 a.m. CDT, July 31, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KABR FA.W 0020
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Big Stone County in west central Minnesota... Southwestern Traverse County in west central Minnesota... Northeastern Day County in northeastern South Dakota... Southeastern Marshall County in northeastern South Dakota... Southwestern Roberts County in northeastern South Dakota... * WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sisseton, Agency Village, Browns Valley, Wilmot, Enemy Swim Housing, Beardsley, Peever, Grenville, Barry, Peever Flats Housing, Dakota Connection & Casino, Lake Traverse Housing Units, Finley Heights Housing, Yankeetown, Traverse Country Park, Bonanza Grove, Lake Traverse, Rainbow Island, Rudebusch Corner and Big Stone Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.