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It was almost hard to believe. Last month while we visited my husband's parents in Iowa, we ran into an old neighbor of theirs who has since moved to Texas. He and his wife moved there to be closer to...
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Sen. John Thune has sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate requesting clarification on the June 1 flood in progress date for the National Flood ...
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More rain, snow could lead to more Midwest flooding

More rain, snow could lead to more Midwest flooding River towns aren't yet in the clear: An inch or more of rain is in the forecast as well as continuing accumulation of snow to the north, especially in Minnesota and the Dakotas.

By JIM SALTER and JIM SUHR , April 22, 2013

OUR VIEW: Blame for flood still spreading

There’s a well-known cliché about adversity: It doesn’t build character; it reveals it. The character of people in the Missouri River basin was revealed to be tough, self-reliant and persevering last spring and summer as floodwater threatened our lives and property.

By Editorial board , May 24, 2012

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After flooding repairs, warm weather brings campers back to state parks

SPRINGFIELD — Activity at regional state parks and recreation areas has already been steady after many were cleaned up from last year’s flooding.

By Anna Jauhola , March 31, 2012

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Corps: Missouri River reservoirs ready for spring runoff

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the Missouri River reservoirs have begun the spring runoff season with slightly more space than the normal amount for flood control storage.

March 06, 2012

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Dakota Dunes Levee Repaired, Exit One on I-29 Re-Opened

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D. – Response workers are continuing to repair an erosion problem identified on a section of the Dakota Dunes levee Thursday morning. To facilitate those repairs, Exit 1 on Interstate 29 was temporarily closed. That exit has been re-opened to traffic.

June 16, 2011

Gov warns of impending flooding in Pierre, Fort Pierre

PIERRE — Flooding in Pierre and Fort Pierre is “imminent” and people should prepare to evacuate within 48 hours. Gov. Dennis Daugaard warned residents of the growing flooding risk Thursday. The Missouri River is rising and will soon inundate parts of both cities, the governor said.

By Staff Reports , May 26, 2011

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Governor Lifts Recreational Ban on Big Sioux River

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has lifted the ban on recreational use of the Big Sioux River in eastern South Dakota.

May 05, 2011

Boat ramps closed due to flooding

PIERRE — A number of boat ramps in eastern South Dakota are temporarily closed due to flooding, according to a news release from the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

May 05, 2011

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Two county roads closed due to flooding

The Davison County Highway Department announced the following road closures due to flooding on Tuesday:

March 16, 2011

Flood season arrives with warm-up

It’s beginning to look a lot like flood season.
“Watch your sump pumps,” said Mike Gillispie, hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls. “There’s going to be a lot of water starting to try to soak into the ground.”
Gillispie said flooding is likely to begin occurring on both Firesteel Creek and the James River near Mitchell this weekend as snow across the region melts because of warmer temperatures. The severity of the flooding will depend on the amount of precipitation received in the coming weeks.

By Austin Kaus , March 15, 2011

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South Dakotans urged to plan ahead for spring flooding

PIERRE, S.D. – State and local governments are preparing for spring flooding in South Dakota, and the State Office of Emergency Management is asking citizens to plan ahead, too.

March 10, 2011

Editorial: Worries rise along with springtime flooding risk

Meteorologists are warning South Dakotans that flooding is on the way, sure as the warm sun will eventually — at least we assume — break through the gray sky and melt the mounds of snow that highlight this region’s landscape.
After years of drought, it’s been plenty wet in eastern and central South Dakota the past two years. Last winter was one of the worst in recent times, with heavy snow dominating the weather pattern until spring. Heavy rains then followed.

By Editorial board , March 10, 2011

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Panel looks at pipe to decrease lake level

The Lake Mitchell Advisory Committee is considering installing a pipe in the lake to lower its level, reduce flooding in the area and deal with other potential problems.
The committee, which met Tuesday afternoon at the Recreation Center Conference Room, heard a presentation from committee member Bob Sebert on a proposal to install a 24-inchdiameter drawdown pipe on the north side of the spillway. The pipe would dump into Firesteel Creek.

By Tom Lawrence , February 11, 2011

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Local residents urged by FEMA officials to prepare for 'flood fight'

Local residents urged by FEMA officials to prepare for 'flood fight' Federal Emergency Management Agency official said Friday that there is a 98 percent chance of minor to moderate flooding this spring on the James River, with at least a 50 percent chance of major flooding. Matt Buddie, National Flood Insurance Program specialist with FEMA in Denver, urged local officials and residents to be prepared.

By Melanie Brandert , February 05, 2011

Emergency Management director eyes snow, makes sandbag plans

Emergency Management director eyes snow, makes sandbag plans It might be a typically frigid South Dakota winter, but Jim Montgomery’s worried about it getting warmer in a hurry.
Montgomery, Davison County’s emergency management director, sees the piles of snow all around Davison County and knows what that may mean if there is a sudden spring thaw: flooding.

By Tom Lawrence , January 31, 2011

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