Apr 1, 2011
Snowmelt flooding in March continued across much of central and northeast South Dakota as the rest of the snowpack melted into early April. Many roads along with countless acres of crop and pastureland remained flooded. Roads, culverts, and bridges were damaged across the region. Several roads were washed out with many closed. Many homes were threatened with some surrounded by water. Rising lake levels in northeast South Dakota also threatened and flooded many homes. Many people had to use four-
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 300553). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hamlin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.