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Flood — Dewey, SD

Jun 5, 2008

Very heavy rains of 3 to 7 inches caused extensive flooding throughout Dewey County. Many roads, bridges, dams, culverts, along with some buildings were damaged or destroyed by the flooding. One man, west of Promise, used a boat to get back and forth from his ranch. A federal disaster declaration was issued for Dewey County and the Cheyenne River Reservation.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 121024). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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