South Dakota
Gov. Noem provides update on flooding in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Saturday morning, Governor Kristi Noem held a press briefing where she provided an update on continued storms and flooding across the state.
The Governor said that while the rain may be stopping, the bigger issues are set to arrive on Monday and Tuesday.
“The James River, which again will crest on Monday or Tuesday. Big Sioux will crest Tuesday at 7:00 a.m., that’s gonna set a record for us. It’ll be around 38.4. And then the Vermillion River at 30 foot. Again on Tuesday, we’ll crest sometime that morning. So that’s really when we’re gonna see the bulk of that water moving through the system and we’re working to be prepared for that,” said Gov. Noem.
Noem also advised residents impacted by the floods to immediately contact their insurance, which will help determine if the state can call a declaration for disaster.
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