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Flooding Marks the Final Day of SWAW

Flooding Marks the Final Day of SWAW

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Spencer, IA — Severe Weather Awareness Week is coming to a close.

Each day KICD News has been focusing on different aspects concerning severe weather. Today’s subject is flooding, which is something a lot of people don’t really respect as a threat during severe weather.

Peter Rodgers is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the Sioux Falls National Weather Service. He identifies what the main focus of today’s topic is…

That includes Severe Weather Awareness Week for 2026. We thank Peter Rodgers for taking the time to chat with Weather Director Patrick Hazelett. And as always Stay Weather Aware!

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