Flood — Hanson, South Dakota

2024-06-21 to 2024-06-30 · near Plano, Hanson, South Dakota

Event narrative

The James River near Mitchell rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 6.72 feet above flood stage (23.72 feet) on June 23rd. This crest is in the Moderate Stage. The river stayed above flood stage into July. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Hanson County.

Wider weather episode

A multi-day significant heavy rainfall event from June 20-22 resulted in widespread rain totals between 5 and 10 inches with pockets in excess of 15 inches across portions of southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and southwest Minnesota. As rainfall reached area streams and rivers, major to record flooding was observed, devastating several towns and communities. Extensive overland flooding also resulted in significant impacts and damages. All river crest information is preliminary until made official by the gauge owner.

A Presidential Disaster Declaration was signed for Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Miner, Minnehaha, Moody, Sanborn, Turner, Union, and Yankton Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1182265. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.