Rapid City Flood of 1972

In this Dakota Life story from 2012, SDPB takes a look back at the 1972 Rapid City flood.

In 1972, a flood killed 238 people in Rapid City. We learn about the upcoming Friends of Rapid City Parks' event honoring those lost on its anniversary.

Ahead of the anniversary of the tragedy, Seth Tupper joins us to discuss his documentary of the 1972 flood. We learn about collecting the stories of survivors.

From the SDPB archives, enjoy the documentary Surviving the '72 Flood. This doc chronicles the survivors of the catastrophic 1972 Rapid City Flood.

In Rapid City, this week people are gathering to commemorate the flood of 1972 and to honor the 238 people who died.

The storm that caused the deadly Rapid City Flood also endangered residents of several other Black Hills towns, including Keystone.

The 50th commemoration of the 1972 Black Hills Flood is Thursday. It’s a time to honor the 238 people who died, and it also brings a flood of memories for those who survived.

Wholestone Farms was set to proceed with a pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, but a petition is circulating to put a stop to the project. Voters could decide its fate in November.

The 50th commemoration of the 1972 Black Hills Flood is June 9. It’s a time to honor the 238 people who died, and it also brings a flood of memories for those who survived. Each week between now and June 9, SDPB is sharing stories from those survivors, in their own words.

The 50th commemoration of the 1972 Black Hills Flood is June 9. It’s a time to honor the 238 people who died, and it also brings a flood of memories for those who survived. Each week between now and June 9, SDPB is sharing stories from those survivors, in their own words.