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The Big Sioux River is a tributary of the Missouri River in eastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa in the United States. [2] It flows generally southwardly for 419 mi (674 km), [3] and its watershed is 9,006 sq mi (23,330 km 2). [1] The United States Board on Geographic Names settled on "Big Sioux River" as the stream's name in 1931. [4]
The recreation area is popular for fishing, hiking, and swimming at Lake Alvin. It is approximately 13 miles southeast of Sioux Falls and just west of the Iowa border and the Big Sioux River . [ 1 ]
River otters can sometimes be found in secluded areas along the Big Sioux River. Catfish can be found throughout the Big Sioux River. The March 2019 North American blizzard caused severe flooding at the park. This weather event brought heavy rainfall that melted ground snow rapidly while the ground was still frozen.
Sioux City Fire Marshal Mark Aesoph told reporters that the Big Sioux River stabilized Monday morning at around 45 feet, over 7 feet higher than the previous record.
According to the city of Sioux City, the Big Sioux River reached 44.5 feet on Monday afternoon, about ½ foot lower than the highest point. Water overtopped the levee on North River Drive and17 ...
Organizations in Sioux Falls and nearby towns are getting ready to celebrate Earth Day this Monday. Here's a roundup of special events in our area. From river cleanups to the Big Sioux Brew, here ...
When the Big Sioux River is high, water enters Lake Kampeska. Conversely, when the water level in Lake Kampeska is higher than the Big Sioux River and above the weir, water exits Lake Kampeska through the v-notch. [8] The lake has experienced catastrophic flooding from rapid snow melts in recent years.
Record-breaking water levels in the Big Sioux River caused the collapse of a BNSF railroad bridge between North Sioux City in South Dakota and the Riverside neighborhood of Sioux City late Sunday ...