Flood — Ziebach, South Dakota

2023-06-23 · near Red Elm, Ziebach, South Dakota

Event narrative

The flash flooding transitioned to flooding as high flows continued on Bear Creek after four to six inches of rain fell in three hours between Red Elm and Dupree. Bear Creek was reported to be a quarter mile wide in spots; which inundated 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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1104014. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.