Flash Flood in Ziebach County, South Dakota

Flash Flood June 22, 2023 – June 23, 2023 · Ziebach County, South Dakota

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Four to six inches of rain fell in three hours between Red Elm and Dupree. The water quickly entered Bear Creek, which became about a quarter mile wide; inundating roads, fields, crops, and outbuildings. Water approached a residence near Red Elm and a home near Dupree. Water covered portions of 216th Avenue and 217th Avenue.

The wider storm

Runoff from heavy rain caused flooding across portions of Ziebach County during the late evening and overnight hours. Flash flooding inundated several county roads, overwhelmed culverts, and caused ponding of water in fields.

Began near Red Elm (45.0000, -101.8000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1104008. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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