Jun 24, 2024
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 parts of southeast South Dakota and northwest Iowa. As rainfall reached area streams and rivers and moved downstream, significant flooding was observed along parts of the Missouri River. All river crest information is preliminary until made official by the gauge owner.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1182242). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Dakota County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.