ELK POINT, S.D. (KELO.com) — County officials in Union County warn citizens to not become complacent as the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers remain high.
Andy Minihan, the county’s emergency manager says in a news release that recent breaches of levees in western Iowa should be a reminder to remain vigilant.
He says the Missouri and Big Sioux are flowing at faster than normal speeds.
Minihan also suggests families have an emergency plan in place in case of flooding.
Below is a news release from the Union County Emergency Manager.
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The Big Sioux River and the Missouri River have only slightly receded from their crest level and each of the rivers are receding much slower than earlier anticipated. Although the dangers of the rivers overtopping their flood control structures is diminished; we remain extremely vigilant in our efforts to ascertain the viability of the river levees and temporary prevention structures to keep the river out of our communities, residences, and populated areas.
With two dangerous Missouri River levee breeches near Omaha in western Iowa in the past two days, we should be reminded that levees may breach at any time and without warning. We ask that our residents remain on highest alert for any issues that we may be presented with until the rivers recede to safer levels. As we have asked previously, do not be lulled into a false perception that all dangers have passed. Please have your family emergency plan in place and be ready. Both the Missouri River and the Big Sioux River continue to flow with increased speed and extremely increased water volume. Please remain alert and prepared.
If you have any questions – Email: ucemasd@unioncountysd.org
Andy Minihan
Union County Emergency Manager
