Big Sioux River Swamps Town -- Floodwater of the Big Sioux River has driven all 75 residents from Renner, S.D., near here. The Big Sioux also broke through a dike on the outskirts of Sioux Falls, forcing evacuation of some 1,100 occupants of a housing development. The river appeared to be levelling off today.

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Big Sioux River Swamps Town -- Floodwater of the Big Sioux River has driven all 75 residents from Renner, S.D., near here. The Big Sioux also broke through a dike on the outskirts of Sioux Falls, forcing evacuation of some 1,100 occupants of a housing development. The river appeared to be levelling off today.

Associated Press · [ca. April 1952]

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CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Floods: 1952: Wire Photos

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