SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A flash flood watch is in effect for southeastern South Dakota, including Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, as heavy rain is expected to continue through Thursday.
Last night, nearly 1,200 people were without power on the northeast side of Sioux Falls. Most of the power has been restored, although crews are still working in some area's, with an estimated restoration time of 8:30 am this morning.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol said Highway 11 in southeastern Sioux Falls is closed from 57th Street to 271st Street for water over the road. The National Weather Service says more than 5 inches of rain fell in this location.
The NWS says flooding could get worse at area rivers over the next few days. Split Rock Creek below Jasper, Minn., is in a 'moderate' flood stage.
The Big Sioux River near Brandon, the Big Sioux at Western Avenue, the Big Sioux above Canton and Rock River at Rock Rapids, Iowa, are all in a 'minor' flood stage.