Aug 20, 2024
A slow moving storm and heavy downpour resulted in urban flooding within the city of Pierre. The COOP observer in town recorded 2.84 inches of rain, while the ASOS at the Airport recorded 1.68 inches during a 2 hour span. Pooling of water resulted in both streets and sidewalks under water in portions of the city.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1200834). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hughes County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.