Advarsler, Salem Lutheran Church

Flood Warning issued June 22 at 9:34AM CDT until June 23 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota, including the following counties, in east central South Dakota, Lake, Miner and Sanborn. In south central South Dakota, Aurora. In southeast South Dakota, Bon Homme, Clay, Davison, Hanson, Hutchinson, McCook, Turner and Yankton. * WHEN...Until 945 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 933 AM CDT, Emergency management reported flooding from heavy rain. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mitchell, Parker, Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area, Lake Herman State Park, Salem, Freeman, Howard, Scotland, Marion, Canistota, Alexandria, Menno, Bridgewater, Montrose, Mount Vernon, Emery, Irene, Ethan, Mayfield and Ramona. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.