Fillmore County, Nebraska, Thursday, October 1, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 3:06PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern York County in east central Nebraska... Northwestern Fillmore County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 254 PM CDT, automated river gauges and ground-truth reports from observers indicated that minor flooding continued along the West Fork Big Blue River, as a result of heavy rainfall over the last few days. At 2 PM CDT, an automated gauge north of Grafton reported a stage of 13.1, which was 2.1 feet above minor flood stage of 11.0 feet. As a result, widespread flooding of pastures and fields along the river continues, as confirmed by an observer in the McCool Junction area. It is likely that water levels along the West Fork Big Blue River will remain in minor flood stage until at least sometime Friday or Friday night before very gradually dropping below flood stage, but exact timing is a bit uncertain as upstream water continues to feed into the river from smaller creeks. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Elk Run Creek, Stone Creek, Antelope Creek, West Fork Big Blue River, School Creek and Galaway Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... McCool Junction, and rural areas along the West Fork Big Blue River both upstream and downstream of McCool Junction. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 11:21AM CDT until October 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by earlier excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE...Southeastern York County in east central Nebraska... Northwestern Fillmore County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1110 AM CDT, various rainfall observations, automated river gauges, and ground-truth reports from observers indicated that at least 2-4 inches of rain had fallen within the area over the last 24 hours, resulting in continued flooding along area creeks and rivers. Specifically along the West Fork Big Blue River in Fillmore and York counties, an automated gauge north of Grafton reported a stage of 12.9 feet at 1100 AM CDT, which was 1.9 feet above minor flood stage of 11.0 feet. As a result, widespread flooding of pastures and fields along the river continues, as confirmed by an observer in the McCool Junction area. Going forward, it is likely that water levels along the West Fork Big Blue River will remain in minor flood stage until at least sometime on Friday before slowly falling below flood stage, but exact timing is a bit uncertain as upstream water continues to feed into the river from smaller creeks. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Elk Run Creek, Stone Creek, Antelope Creek, West Fork Big Blue River, School Creek and Galaway Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... McCool Junction, and rural areas along the West Fork Big Blue River both upstream and downstream of McCool Junction. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:05AM CDT until October 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern York County in east central Nebraska... Southeastern Adams County in south central Nebraska... Clay County in south central Nebraska... Fillmore County in south central Nebraska... Northern Nuckolls County in south central Nebraska... Northern Thayer County in south central Nebraska... Northeastern Webster County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 155 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that much of the Warning area had picked up at least 2.5 to 5 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. At least minor flooding of several rural roads is likely. Area creeks and rivers will also experience at least significant within- bank rises, and mainly minor flooding of some main rivers is also possible. The Little Blue River near Grafton has risen into minor flood stage and is likely to remain in minor flood stage through the morning. Additional off and on light rain remains possible today, mainly during the morning, before rain completely ends for several days. - This includes the following streams and drainages... West Fork Big Blue River, Turkey Creek, Little Sandy Creek, Beaver Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Pawnee Creek, School Creek, Sleepy Hollow Creek, Scott Creek, Buffalo Creek, Johnson Creek, Walnut Creek, South Fork Turkey Creek, Galaway Creek, Stone Creek, Dry Sandy Creek, Dove Creek, Little Blue River, Thirtytwo Mile Creek, Dry Run Creek, Liberty Creek and Oak Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Geneva, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Exeter, Fairmont, Edgar, McCool Junction, Fairfield, Shickley, Glenvil, Milligan, Waco, Grafton, Ohiowa, Ayr, Deweese and Ong. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:45PM CDT until October 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern York County in east central Nebraska... Eastern Adams County in south central Nebraska... Clay County in south central Nebraska... Fillmore County in south central Nebraska... Northern Nuckolls County in south central Nebraska... Northern Thayer County in south central Nebraska... Northeastern Webster County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 941 PM CDT, At 922 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that much of the Warning area had picked up at least 2.5 to 5 inches of rain in the last few hours. At least minor flooding of several rural roads is likely. Area creeks and rivers will also experience at least significant within-bank rises, and mainly minor flooding of some main rivers is also possible. At least portions of the Warning area could receive at least another inch of rain tonight before rain moves out or becomes much lighter, and, at least some lighter rain could also fall during the day Thursday before rain completely ends for several days. This areal Flood Warning effectively replaces the previously- issued Flood Advisory valid for much of the same area until 3 AM Thursday. - This includes the following streams and drainages... West Fork Big Blue River, Lincoln Creek, Turkey Creek, Little Sandy Creek, Beaver Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Pawnee Creek, School Creek, Sleepy Hollow Creek, Scott Creek, Buffalo Creek, South Fork Johnson Creek, Walnut Creek, South Fork Turkey Creek, Galaway Creek, Stone Creek, North Fork Johnson Creek, Dry Sandy Creek, South Fork Big Sandy Creek, Dove Creek, Little Blue River, Thirtytwo Mile Creek, Dry Run Creek, Liberty Creek and Oak Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... Hastings, Geneva, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Exeter, Fairmont, Edgar, McCool Junction, Fairfield, Shickley, Glenvil, Milligan, Waco, Grafton, Ohiowa, Inland and Ayr. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.