Flood Warning Issued for Northwestern Jones County, South Dakota
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A Flood Warning is in effect for northwestern Jones County in central South Dakota until 1:45 AM CDT Tuesday due to excessive rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central South Dakota
- Issued
- August 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Aberdeen SD. Effective from August 24, 2026 at 10:51 PM CDT until August 25 at 1:45 AM CDT. The alert is classified as Severe with Likely certainty.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Jones County in central South Dakota, including the locations of Murdo, Okaton, and Capa.
What You Should 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.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. At 10:51 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms, with flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 1:45 AM CDT on August 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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