Yankton County Emergency Management
There's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst

There's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst


Yankton County will place the NO open burning back in affect start tomorrow March 8th 2026. The lack of moisture will bring conditions favorable for extreme fire behavior. The NO open burning will remain in place until Tuesday March 10th 2026. Then we will reevaluate conditions
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
104 PM CST Sat Mar 7 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Warm and dry conditions are expected on Sunday with high to very high fire danger expected near and south of Interstate 90. The next day of concern for elevated fire weather will be on Thursday. Only small chance for precipitation next week with the better chances on Tuesday night. Temperatures will generally be above normal through the week.
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OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the very 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 mowed.

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,

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Yankton County Emergency Management 807 Capitol St Yankton, SD 57078 US
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
There is always someone on call 24/7