Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota...

Big Sioux River Near Castlewood affecting Hamlin County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Sioux River near Castlewood.

* WHEN...Until this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water overtops the culvert on 184th Street and significant agricultural flooding begins north of Castlewood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 PM CDT Thursday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood