Yankton County Emergency Management
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NO Open Burning in Yankton CO.
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Yankton County Emergency Management
Media Release - NO Open Burning
Yankton County’s No open burning will continue until Wednesday, Feb. 18 2026. Conditions are still favorable to wild fire to get out of control
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
Mon Feb 16 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Today will bring a reprieve from elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions as light morning winds turn east to southeast at only 10-20 MPH.
...HIGH FIRE DANGER...
The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category this afternoon. Unfavorable weather conditions and low moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is a high potential for a fire to spread.. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning or evening hours, when wind speeds are usually lower and the relative humidity is higher.
OUTLOOK FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category.
The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been
Yankton County Emergency Management
Media Release
Bridge Closure – Yankton County Highway Department has announced the closure of the Stone Church Bridge on 431st Ave over the James River. Construction will begin on January 20th at 7 am. The bridge will be closed until sometime in 2027. This is a total bridge replacement over the James River. Use Designates detour routes to get around this construction site. More information will become available as time goes on. got to the Yankton County website, Yankton OEM website, or Facebook page, and Yankton County Highway Facebook page,
