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Very heavy rains of 3 to 8 inches fell within a 6 to 10 hour period across most of Spink county causing widespread flash flooding. Most of the cities in Spink county received some flash flooding including Tulare, Ashton, Redfield, Mellette, Conde, Northville, and Frankfort. Over one-hundred fifty homes, some businesses, and countless roads were flooded. Flooding damage ranged from minor to major damage for homes and roads throughout Spink County. Several bridges were also washed out. A large sinkhole formed in Frankfort from a collapsed sewer line. Basement water levels ranged from a few inches to up to the first floor of some homes. Sewers backed up into homes, some vehicles stalled, and some power outages also occurred. Thousands of acres of crops were flooded and damaged with many seeds and large quantities of fertilizer washed away.||An emergency operations center was operated in Aberdeen for several days to coordinate all emergency activities. Hundreds of volunteers helped with the cleanup. The Governor was in Aberdeen and declared a state of emergency for Spink county. ||Spink county was declared a disaster area by President Bush with disaster recovery and community assistance centers opened. Eight damage assessment teams from local, state, and FEMA came to Spink and other counties.||Some rainfall amounts included 5.82 inches at Conde, 7.41 inches at Ashton, 7.55 inches near Mellette, and 8.02 inches at Redfield.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Tulare, South Dakota
| City | Tulare |
| County | Spink |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57476 |
Widespread flooding from very heavy rains continued across much of Spink county through May 8th. Most of the cities in Spink county received some flooding including Tulare, Ashton, Redfield, Mellette, Conde, Northville, and Frankfort. Over one-hundred fifty homes, some businesses, and countless roads were flooded. Flooding damage ranged from minor to major damage for homes and roads throughout Spink County. Several bridges were also washed out. A large sinkhole formed in Frankfort from a collapsed sewer line. Basement water levels ranged from a few inches up to the first floor of some homes. Sewers backed up into homes, some vehicles stalled, and some power outages also occurred. Thousands of acres of crops were flooded and damaged with many seeds and large quantities of fertilizer washed away.||An emergency operations center was operated in Aberdeen for several days to coordinate all emergency activities. Hundreds of volunteers helped with the cleanup. The Governor was in Aberdeen and declared a state of emergency for Spink county. ||Spink county was declared a disaster area by President Bush with disaster recovery and community assistance centers opened. Eight damage assessment teams from local, state, and FEMA came to Spink and other counties.|