Flood — Codington, South Dakota

2025-07-23 to 2025-07-24 · near Rauville, Codington, South Dakota

Event narrative

Following 1.22 inches of rainfall measured by the COOP observer in Watertown, the South Branch Tributary of Mud Creek near Rauville rose above flood stage. The river crested at 4.55 feet before falling back below flood stage during the evening of July 24th.

Wider weather episode

Heavy precipitation on July 23rd resulted in a steep increase in the river level of the South Branch Tributary of Mud Creek near Rauville.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282297. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.