The Historic 1952 Pierre Flood
One of the worst disasters in South Dakota history, the Missouri River crests at over 25 feet in early April of 1952, sending four feet of water into downtown Pierre.
Source: sdpb.org
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One of the worst disasters in South Dakota history, the Missouri River crests at over 25 feet in early April of 1952, sending four feet of water into downtown Pierre.