Homes and roads in McCook Lake area ravaged
Authorities say Big Sioux River rose to record level faster than anticipated; residents criticize response
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A view from overtop of McCook Lake looking north, shows water spilling into the lake via Northshore Drive. Photo courtesy of Shaun Florke -
The Dakota Valley Schools are shown on the top right corner and top middle in the background. The destruction caused to Northshore Drive and area homes is also evident. Photo courtesy of Shaun Florke -
South Dakota Department of Transportation workers created a temporary berm on I-29 at Exit 4 McCook Lake on June 23, 2024. The interstate was closed from Exit 2 to Exit 9 and later extended to Exit 26. Photo courtesy of the SDDOT -
South Dakota Department of Transportation workers created a temporary berm on I-29 at Exit 4 McCook Lake on June 23, 2024. The interstate was closed from Exit 2 to Exit 9 and later extended to Exit 26. Photo courtesy of the SDDOT -
Northshore Drive is completely submerged in flood waters on June 24. Photo courtesy of Shaun Florke -
A June 24, 2024, view of a home destroyed by flooding the previous night at McCook Lake in southeast South Dakota. Photo courtesy of Dirk Lohry -
I-29 at the McCook Lake Exit 4 looking North. The berm was created under the overpass. Photo courtesy of SDDOT. -
A June 24 view of flood damage that occurred the previous night at McCook Lake in southeastern South Dakota. Photo courtesy of Dirk Lohry -
Dakota Valley Panther ball field. Photo submitted by the Bruns family. -
The Big Sioux River at Sioux City rose rapidly on June 23, 2024, and set a new record crest, as shown in this graph from the morning of June 24. Photo courtesy of NOAA -
Gov. Kristi Noem leads a press conference June 23, 2024, in North Sioux City on flooding in the area. Courtesy of Governor’s Office
Homes and roads in McCook Lake area ravagedAuthorities say Big Sioux River rose to record level faster than anticipated; residents criticize responseBy Seth Tupper and Makenzie Huber - southdakotasearchlight.comHomes were ruined, roads were washed out, sinkholes opened up, a railroad bridge was destroyed, and rescuers worked through Sunday night into Monday morning to save people from…
