Minnesota, South Dakota Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/30/2026 22:12

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 31 at 12:12AM CDT until July 31 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 30, 2026 - 10:12pm
Expires: 
July 31, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Big Stone County in west central Minnesota... Southwestern Traverse County in west central Minnesota... Northeastern Day County in northeastern South Dakota... Southeastern Marshall County in northeastern South Dakota... Southwestern Roberts County in northeastern South Dakota... * WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sisseton, Agency Village, Browns Valley, Wilmot, Enemy Swim Housing, Beardsley, Peever, Grenville, Barry, Peever Flats Housing, Dakota Connection & Casino, Lake Traverse Housing Units, Finley Heights Housing, Yankeetown, Traverse Country Park, Bonanza Grove, Lake Traverse, Rainbow Island, Rudebusch Corner and Big Stone Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Big Stone, MN; Traverse, MN; Day, SD; Marshall, SD; Roberts, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov