Gage County, Nebraska, Friday, October 2, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 2:31PM CDT until October 4 at 9:10PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to impact the town of DeWitt, similar to what was experienced in 2015. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM CDT Friday was 26.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.2 feet on 03/16/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:52AM CDT until October 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 25.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.2 feet on 06/05/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:33AM CDT until October 5 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. .This update reflects a slight decrease in the forecasted river crest. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Barneston. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Rural lowlands continue to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 21.8 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9 feet on 06/28/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:30AM CDT until October 6 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. .This update reflects an earlier crest and slight decrease in the forecasted river stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 24.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.6 feet on 06/25/1963. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:00AM CDT until October 6 at 6:36AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. .This update reflect a slight decrease in the forecasted river stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 24.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.9 feet on 03/08/1949. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:58PM CDT until October 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. West Nishnabotna River At Hancock affecting Pottawattamie County. West Nishnabotna River At Randolph affecting Mills and Fremont Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Nebraska... Wahoo Creek At Wahoo affecting Saunders County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 24.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6 feet on 05/07/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:58PM CDT until October 5 at 7:55PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. West Nishnabotna River At Hancock affecting Pottawattamie County. West Nishnabotna River At Randolph affecting Mills and Fremont Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Nebraska... Wahoo Creek At Wahoo affecting Saunders County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Barneston. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday morning to a crest of 22.8 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.8 feet on 05/30/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:58PM CDT until October 6 at 5:52AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. West Nishnabotna River At Hancock affecting Pottawattamie County. West Nishnabotna River At Randolph affecting Mills and Fremont Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Nebraska... Wahoo Creek At Wahoo affecting Saunders County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 25.3 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.3 feet on 10/13/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:58PM CDT until October 6 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Wahoo Creek At Ithaca affecting Saunders County. West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. West Nishnabotna River At Hancock affecting Pottawattamie County. West Nishnabotna River At Randolph affecting Mills and Fremont Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Salt Creek At North 27th Street affecting Lancaster County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg affecting Fremont County. Wahoo Creek At Wahoo affecting Saunders County. Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Nebraska... Platte River Near Louisville affecting Cass and Sarpy Counties. Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County. Big Blue River Near Seward affecting Seward County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Barneston. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Increasing farmlands flood along the bottomlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 25.0 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 feet on 07/25/1992. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:58PM CDT until October 3 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Wahoo Creek At Ithaca affecting Saunders County. West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. West Nishnabotna River At Hancock affecting Pottawattamie County. West Nishnabotna River At Randolph affecting Mills and Fremont Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Salt Creek At North 27th Street affecting Lancaster County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg affecting Fremont County. Wahoo Creek At Wahoo affecting Saunders County. Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Nebraska... Platte River Near Louisville affecting Cass and Sarpy Counties. Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County. Big Blue River Near Seward affecting Seward County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 25.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6 feet on 05/07/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:58PM CDT until October 6 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Wahoo Creek At Ithaca affecting Saunders County. West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. West Nishnabotna River At Hancock affecting Pottawattamie County. West Nishnabotna River At Randolph affecting Mills and Fremont Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska...Iowa... Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Salt Creek At North 27th Street affecting Lancaster County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg affecting Fremont County. Wahoo Creek At Wahoo affecting Saunders County. Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Nebraska... Platte River Near Louisville affecting Cass and Sarpy Counties. Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County. Big Blue River Near Seward affecting Seward County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 25.3 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.3 feet on 10/13/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:51PM CDT until October 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska... Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... Southwestern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1250 PM CDT, emergency management reported continued flooding across the warned area due to the very heavy rainfall that occurred on Wednesday night. Flooding is already occurring. In many locations, the water is slowly receding, but will continue for several hours, especially in low lying areas along larger creeks and rivers. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fairbury, Crete, Wilber, Friend, Dorchester, De Witt, Plymouth, Western, Daykin, Cordova, Endicott, Jansen, Tobias, Swanton, Reynolds, Harbine, Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area, The Highway 41 and 15 South Junction and Willard Meyer Recreation Area. - 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 8:58AM CDT until October 6 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Big Blue River Near Seward affecting Seward County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Barneston. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Increasing farmlands flood along the bottomlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 25.0 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 feet on 07/25/1992. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:58AM CDT until October 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Big Blue River Near Seward affecting Seward County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 26.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.2 feet on 06/05/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:58AM CDT until October 6 at 10:25AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Big Blue River Near Seward affecting Seward County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 19.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall tomorrow morning. It will rise to 26.8 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.3 feet on 09/16/1941. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 5:14AM CDT until October 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Seward affecting Seward County. Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Saline and Seward Counties. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...From this morning to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 25.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.2 feet on 05/30/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 515 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:26AM CDT until October 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...From this morning to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 25.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.2 feet on 05/30/2013. - 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:20AM CDT until October 6 at 12:24AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Seward affecting Seward County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...From this evening to late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 27.0 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.4 feet on 03/26/1987. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:20AM CDT until October 5 at 4:51PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Barneston. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Increasing farmlands flood along the bottomlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 25.1 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1 feet on 05/07/1978. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:36PM CDT until October 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 25.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6 feet on 05/07/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:01AM CDT until October 3 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Barneston. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Increasing farmlands flood along the bottomlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 25.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7 feet on 05/10/1950. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:01AM CDT until October 4 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, At this level the West Scott baseball fields begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 20.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall early Friday afternoon. It will rise to 19.3 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 05/07/1959. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.