Flood Warning Issued for Edmunds and Walworth Counties in South Dakota

Source: NOAA · North Central South Dakota

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NWS Aberdeen SD has issued a Flood Warning for southwestern Edmunds County and southeastern Walworth County until 9:30 PM CDT on August 29, 2026, due to excessive rainfall from thunderstorms.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
North Central South Dakota
Issued
August 29, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Aberdeen SD

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Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Aberdeen SD. The alert is effective from 6:27 PM CDT on August 29, 2026, until 9:30 PM CDT on August 29, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southwestern Edmunds County and southeastern Walworth County in north central South Dakota. Impacts are expected mainly in rural areas of these counties.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. At 6:23 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms, with radar estimates between a half inch to 3 inches having fallen. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is in effect until 9:30 PM CDT on August 29, 2026.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Aberdeen SD has issued a Flood Warning for southwestern Edmunds County and southeastern Walworth County until 9:30 PM CDT on August 29, 2026, due to excessive rainfall from thunderstorms.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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