Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls Western Avenue

The past week

What floods at each level

• 20 ft

  Many of the remaining levees between Skunk Creek and Western Ave are overtopped resulting in catastrophic flooding.

• 19 ft

  The lowest portions of 57th St begin to flood with significant flooding ongoing in southern Sioux Falls in areas nearest the river.

• 18.5 ft

  The lower levees below Skunk Creek and above the Western Avenue gage will be overtopped.

• 16.5 ft

  Numerous homes in southern Sioux Falls, especially between Minnesota Ave and S Phillips Ave, are in danger of flooding. The on and off ramps of I-229 at Cliff Ave begin to flood.

• 14.5 ft

  Some houses in the W Twin Oaks Rd and Rose Street areas near South Minnesota Avenue may be at risk to begin flooding.

• 14 ft

  The bridge into Yankton Trail Park off of 57th St may be overtopped.

• 13.5 ft

  Water approaches Cliff Ave north of the bridge and may begin to flood the lowest portions.

• 11 ft

  The entrances to Yankton Trail and Spencer Parks begin to flood.

• 10 ft

  City parks in southern Sioux Falls begin to have significant flooding.

• 9 ft

  The camp south of 26th St begins to flood as does portions of Tomar Park.

• 8 ft

  Flooding begins to affect Spencer Dog Park and the lower portions of Tuthill Park in southern Sioux Falls. The access road under 26th St begins to flood.

• 6.5 ft

  The lowest portion of the bike trail near Spencer Dog Park may begin to flood as well as the lowest portions of the recreation fields off of 57th and Western Ave.

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