Now that the waters have begun to recede at least in some areas of Yankton County from this weeks’ flooding, the work of documenting the damage gets underway. Emergency Management Director Paul Scherschligt says forms […]
Yankton County Emergency Management is reporting the Corps of Engineers opened up Gavins Point Dam to 100,000 cubic feet per second last night at midnight. The emergency move comes us water surges into the reservoir […]
Water releases at Gavins Point Dam have been increased to 50,000 cfs with more water expected to be let out Friday. The Corps of Engineers says runoff into the drainage area between Fort Randall and […]
picture credit Kenna Sedivy from facebook Rushing water from the Spencer, Nebraska dam break sent several large Niobrara buildings down the river Thursday after a large ice dam diverted water through the west end of […]
As flood waters appear to be receding in the Yankton area, the community is still experiencing snow and strong winds. Many city roadways have reopened but several closures remain in place. City Manager Amy Leon […]
The number of motorists stranded within Yankton city limits and throughout the county Wednesday while attempting to drive through floodwaters kept emergency personnel busy throughout much of the afternoon. Emergency Management Director Paul Scherschligt says […]
As emergency personnel responded to the problems caused by Wednesday’s flooding it required an effort that utilized resources from a number of local emergency agencies. City Manager Amy Leon says city staff has been working […]
Due to the current weather event, the Yankton County Highway Department and other county emergency services are unable to keep up with the number of road closures required. For that reason it is strongly advised […]
From: Cedar County Emergency Management Director Kevin Garvin: Due to flooding occurring in the city of Randolph, residents in the low-lying areas are being asked evacuate immediately. Areas affected are residents living along Hughson, Wayne […]
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