South Dakota Floods, June 24, 2024

Landsat 8 image acquired on June 24, 2024, showing the floods that affected South Dakota and Iowa. A multi-day heavy rainfall event in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota led to widespread flooding across the region. Rainfall totals over a three-day period exceeded 2 inches in nearly all areas, with widespread totals between 5 and 10 inches. In areas of southeastern South Dakota and northwest Iowa, rainfall totals were between 10 and 20 inches. Large volumes of water were sent toward North Sioux City, South Dakota, and Sioux City, Iowa. Several rivers reached flood stage, causing damage to property and infrastructure and prompting evacuations and road closures.

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