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Brandon, South Dakota

8 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1955 and the latest in 1985. It stands in Brandon City. It lies in ZIP code area 57005. The Survey maps it on the Brandon quadrangle. 11,048 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,355 feet above sea level.

Brandon within Minnehaha County

On record in Brandon

Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.

On the National Register 1 record

Population over time

2 figures

Brandon grew from 8,785 to 11,048 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
20108,785
202011,048+2,263 (+26%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

4 surveys from 8 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Fires near this place

41 since 1999

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 41 fires within 5 miles of Brandon between 1999 and 2020, burning about 1,810 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined20
Equipment and vehicle use6
Smoking5
Debris and open burning4
Fireworks3
Arson/incendiarism1
Power generation/transmission/distribution1
Railroad operations and maintenance1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
29 September 2020Equipment and vehicle use40 acresSouth Dakota Wildland Fire SuppressionINC # 106 9/29/2020
27 September 2020Equipment and vehicle use5.0 acresSouth Dakota Wildland Fire SuppressionINC NO 104 9/27.2020
25 September 2014Missing data/not specified/undetermined36 acresSouth Dakota Wildland Fire SuppressionFULTON TREE LINE FIRE
14 September 2020Railroad operations and maintenanceunder an acreSouth Dakota Wildland Fire SuppressionI90 FIRE
13 September 2012Debris and open burning5.0 acresSouth Dakota Wildland Fire Suppression2012-491
9 August 2012Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresSouth Dakota Wildland Fire Suppression2012-429
7 July 2012Smoking1.0 acresSouth Dakota Wildland Fire Suppression2012-392
5 July 2007Fireworksunder an acreSouth Dakota Wildland Fire Suppressionnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Minnehaha County

Mines and quarries near this place

10 of 14 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 14 workings within 5 miles of Brandon: 9 past producers, 3 unknowns, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Quartzite QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Albert Anderson Sand PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Baker's Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Brandon City PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Brandon MaterialsSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
City of Sioux Falls Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Gran Sand and Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Highway PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Johnson PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Railroad PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer

Every working recorded in Minnehaha County

Storms near this place

48 since 1993

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Brandon in 48 storm reports between 1993 and 2024: 21 flood, 15 hail, 8 thunderstorm wind, 2 flash flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
September 2019FloodBrandon$50,000After excessive two-day rainfall during September 10-12 (8.74 inches at Flandreau, 7.81 inches at Dell Rapids and generally 3 to 4 inches around Sioux Falls), the Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) reached the highest stage on record of 9.53 feet above flood stage on September 14. Significant amounts of rural flooding occurred, with inundation of much of the Big Sioux Recreation Area. Minor flooding continued at the end of the month.
March 2000WildfireBrandon$50,000no account filed
August 2004Thunderstorm WindBrandon$30,000Thunderstorm winds blew out the wall of an antique barn at a garden center after blowing out the hayloft doors of the barn and pulling steel anchors from the concrete foundation. The winds also destroyed two greenhouses at the center, with numerous plants inside the greenhouses destroyed or damaged.
September 1997LightningBrandon$20,000no account filed
June 2005Thunderstorm WindBrandon$10,000Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage, including several large trees blown down. At least two falling trees caused minor damage to houses. Minor vehicle damage also occurred from tree debris.
June 1999Thunderstorm WindBrandon$10,000Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines and caused tree damage.
October 2019FloodBrandon$5,000A continuation of flooding from September, heavy rainfall which averaged 1.00 to 1.50 inches in areas from Dell Rapids to around Sioux Falls maintained early month minor flooding, with a crest of the Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) at 0.69 feet above flood stage on October 5. There was continued inundation of agricultural lands along the river. Property damage costs are rough estimates.
September 1993HailBrandon$500no account filed
July 2024FloodBrandon-Flooding continued from June on the Big Sioux River near Brandon, with declining river levels. The river fell below flood stage on the morning of July 4th.
June 2024FloodBrandon-The Big Sioux River near Brandon rose above flood stage the morning of June 21st, cresting around 8.32 feet above flood stage (1312.32 feet) on June 22nd. This crest is in the Major Stage. The river stayed above flood stage into July. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for Minnehaha County.
June 2024Flash FloodBrandon-After 3 to 4 inches of rainfall between 11 pm and 2 am, the river levels at Split Rock Creek near Corson gage site COSS2 reached flood stage at 2 am CDT. For a more comprehensive description of flood damage, please see other entries for areal and river flooding for Minnehaha County.
April 2023FloodBrandon-The Big Sioux River near Brandon, SD rose above flood stage during the early morning of April 11th before cresting around 1.51 feet above flood stage (1305.51 feet) on April 11th. The river then fell below flood stage on the afternoon of April 18th.
May 2022Thunderstorm WindBrandon-The roof of the grandstand at a local speedway was severely damaged by thunderstorm winds.
May 2022Thunderstorm WindBrandon-A thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph was measured by a hand-held anemometer near Brandon.
July 2022Thunderstorm WindBrandon-Several large tree branches were downed by thunderstorm winds in Brandon.
March 2020FloodBrandon-The Big Sioux River at Brandon (gage site BBSS2) crested 1.23 feet above flood stage on March 15. Significant flooding of agricultural lands occurred upstream and downstream of Brandon.
March 2020FloodBrandon-With rainfall which averaged 1.00 to 1.50 inches around the Sioux Falls area, the Big Sioux River at Brandon (gage site BBSS2) returned to flood late month. The river crested at 0.66 feet above flood stage on March 29, resulting in extensive flooding of agricultural land near the river and flooding the north access road to the Big Sioux Recreation Area. The river remained at minor flood stage at the end of the month.
April 2020FloodBrandon-A continuation of flooding from March, the Big Sioux River at Brandon (gage site BBSS2) began the month 0.30 feet above flood stage, before falling back below flood stage on April 4. Extensive flooding of agricultural land occurred near the river, and the north access road to the Big Sioux Recreation Area was flooded.
June 2019FloodBrandon-The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) crested 0.47 feet above flood stage on June 28, causing significant flooding of crop and pasture land.
March 2019FloodBrandon-Snow melt and heavy rainfall (measured 2.74 inches at Hartford, 2.44 inches near Renner, 2.25 inches at Colton, and 2.49 inches at Sioux Falls) resulted in extensive flooding of agricultural land and recreational areas near Brandon. The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) reached the highest crest on record at 6.85 feet above flood stage on March 15. The river fell back to minor flood stage on March 15, but would rise back to major flood stage and crest 6.58 feet above flood stage on March 26 due to water routed from upstream melting. The river remained in major flood stage at the end of the month.
June 2019FloodBrandon-A continuation of flooding from May, the Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) began the month at 4.15 feet above flood stage. Significant amounts of agricultural land remained flooded, and further impeded spring planting.
July 2019FloodBrandon-The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) crested 3.18 feet above flood stage on July 17. Signficant amounts of crop and pasture land were flooded.
May 2019FloodBrandon-This is a continuation of flooding from April. The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) remained in flood through the month. After an early month crest at 3.43 feet above flood stage on May 1, the river fell back to minor flood stage before late month rains pushed the river to a crest into moderate flood stage at 4.90 feet above flood stage on May 31. Significant agricultural flooding persisted, with no opportunity for spring planting throughout the flood plain. The river remained at moderate flood stage at the end of the month.
April 2019FloodBrandon-Runoff from occasional precipitation in late March and April maintained significant flooding of agricultural and pasture lands near the Big Sioux River. The Big Sioux River near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) crested at 5.18 feet above flood stage on April 1. Moderate flooding continued at the end of the month.
April 2018FloodBrandon-Snow melt and runoff from periods of heavier rainfall produced moderate flooding which produced significant impact to lowland agricultural areas. River levels reached 3.4 feet above flood stage near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) on April 28. The river remained at minor flood stage at the end of the month.
June 2018FloodBrandon-A week of periodic heavy rainfall ending June 26 resulted in a widespread 3 to 7 inches of rainfall, much of which occurred on June 20 and 25. Specific weekly totals included 3.44 inches at Flandreau, 4.08 inches 6 miles north of Dell Rapids, 4.62 inches at Colton, 8.14 inches near Garretson, 5.67 inches near Hartford, and a variety of reports from 5 to 7 inches around the Sioux Falls metro area. Minor flooding occurred with significant amounts of crop and pasture land inundated as the river crested near Brandon (gage site BBBS2) 2.8 feet above flood stage on June 22. The river dropped below flood stage on June 24, but returned above flood stage with minor flooding (0.5 feet above flood stage) again on June 28 before falling back below flood stage on June 29.
July 2018FloodBrandon-Crop and pasture land near the Big Sioux River was impacted as river levels climbed to 0.6 feet above flood stage near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) on July 3.
March 2018FloodBrandon-Runoff from heavy rain and snow melt, along with ice pooling near bridges caused inundation of low-lying stretches of township roads near 264th Street and 483rd Avenue. Several areas of roadways were washed out.
September 2018FloodBrandon-Rainfall across the Sioux Falls metro area from September 18-20 totaled generally 5 to 7 inches. Moderate flooding resulted with significant flooding of crop and pasture land as the Big Sioux River at Brandon (gage site BBSS2) crested 3.3 feet above flood stage on September 21.
May 2018FloodBrandon-A slow fall through minor flood stages persisted along much of the Big Sioux River during much of the first week of May, with impacts generally limited to flooding of agricultural areas near the river. Flooding ended near Brandon (gage site BBSS2) on May 6.
October 2018FloodBrandon-A steady moderate rainfall during October 9-10 - resulting in 1.50 to 2.00 inches of rainfall - produced yet another period of minor flooding of crop and pasture land as the Big Sioux River at Brandon (gage site BBSS2) crested 0.3 feet above flood stage on October 12.
May 2011HailBrandon-Hail was accompanied by heavy rain and wind gusts to 45 mph.
August 2010Flash FloodBrandon-Heavy rain caused flooding of several streets in Sioux Falls, including Bahnson Avenue near 12th Street.
June 2003Thunderstorm WindBrandon-Thunderstorm winds blew down a frame for a business building under construction, and damaged a fence.
May 2022HailBrandon-no account filed
May 2022HailBrandon-no account filed
August 2021HailBrandon-no account filed
June 2014HailBrandon-no account filed
May 2011HailBrandon-no account filed
May 2004HailBrandon-no account filed
May 2004HailBrandon-no account filed
September 2004HailBrandon-no account filed
April 2002HailBrandon-no account filed
June 2001HailBrandon-no account filed
June 2001HailBrandon-no account filed
March 1998HailBrandon-no account filed
July 1997Thunderstorm WindBrandon-no account filed
June 1996HailBrandon-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Minnehaha County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Corson1.5 miles8
Indian Hill Division3.1 miles8
Hill Ridge Development4.2 miles9
Pine Lakes Addition4.5 miles9
Ingberg Tracts4.6 miles9
East Sioux Falls5.1 miles8
Rowena5.2 miles8
Cactus Heights5.6 miles9

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on BrandonAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q2923758The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1254042. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.