06/13/2025
🚨 FLOODING ALERT – ROBERTS COUNTY 🚨
Date: Friday the 13th – June 2025
As of 5:00 AM, the National Weather Service has placed much of Roberts County—including the Sisseton and Peever areas—under a Flood Warning due to over 5 inches of fast-falling rain overnight.
⚠️ WIDESPREAD FLOODING has been reported throughout the county, including along I-29 near mile marker 221. Numerous roads are impassable, and many others may appear safe but have unknown structural integrity due to rapidly moving water.
➡️ If you encounter a flooded roadway:
Turn Around, Don’t Drown – It’s not worth the risk.
Even shallow water can sweep a vehicle off the road.
Nighttime or low visibility makes these hazards even more dangerous.
📞 Our Dispatch Center is actively taking calls and logging road conditions as reported by the public. This information is helping us prioritize and direct our emergency response resources efficiently.
📸 If you come across flooded roads, please DO NOT attempt to cross.
Instead:
Snap a photo from a safe location
Include the nearest road name or intersection
Post it in the comments below to help keep others safe
🛠️ Also — check your sump pumps and be on the lookout for rising water in basements or low-lying areas.
And of course... what would a weather emergency be without a little irony — Yes, it’s Friday the 13th. Let’s not push our luck. Stay safe, stay smart, and stay dry.
— Roberts County Sheriff’s Office