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Sudden downpour floods homes and roads but drought persists

Native Sun News Today | Rapid City

Jun 6, 2026

Sudden downpour floods homes and roads but drought persists

Flooding in the Oglala area. (Photo by Rhonda Dreamer) OGLALA LAKOTA COUNTY -- A slow-moving thunderstorm system bypassed Rapid City entirely but caused devastating flash flooding…

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