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Overview

Heavy rainfall fell across portions of southeastern South Dakota into southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa. Up to 6 inches of rain fell in 6 hours producing street flooding in Sioux Falls, Tyndall, and Yankton.   This heavy rainfall closed roads in the region, and led to rapid rises in area streams, creeks and rivers.  

Total rainfall over the area on September 15, 2016 Image of Falls park around 4:30 pm CDT September 15, 2016 Rainfall on September 15, 2016 in the Sioux Falls metro area
Total Rainfall
7 am CDT 15 September to 7 am CDT 16 September, 2016
A photo of Sioux Falls taken around 430 pm CDT 15 September, 2016

Rainfall in the Sioux Falls metro area
7 am CDT 15 September - 7 am CDT 16 September, 2016

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