MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Several rivers across South Dakota are flowing higher after a stretch of steady rainfall. The Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, which had been running low, is now up about a foot compared to last month. Many other streams and rivers around the state have also returned to normal, or above normal, levels. But not everywhere is seeing a full recovery, according to officials. The Vermillion River and Rapid Creek are both still well below average despite the recent rain.
Recent Rain Boosts River Levels Across South Dakota
Recent steady rainfall has boosted river levels across South Dakota, with the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls rising about a foot since last month. Many rivers and streams statewide have returned to normal or above-normal flows.
