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Lancaster County, Nebraska, Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:58PM CDT until October 2 at 11:16AM 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 occurring. * WHERE...Salt Creek at North 27th Street. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Lower areas between Capitol Beach and Interstate 80 flood, this includes commerical areas west of Sun Valley Boulevard and north of West O Street. Capitol Beach itself may see flooding along the east side closer to the railroad tracks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:25 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:25 PM CDT Thursday was 25.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 3.8 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.7 feet on 09/08/1989. - 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 12:48PM CDT until October 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Mills County in southwestern Iowa... Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa... Douglas County in east central Nebraska... Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska... Northern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... Lancaster 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 occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1246 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 8 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may continue to experience floodinginclude... Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston, Gretna, Boys Town, Elkhorn, Millard, Offutt AFB, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Carter Lake, Waverly, Ashland, Hickman, Springfield, Oakland and Yutan. - 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 5:25AM CDT until October 2 at 9:12AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Platte River Near Louisville affecting Sarpy and Cass Counties. Wahoo Creek At Ithaca affecting Saunders County. Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Salt Creek at Roca. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Roca road west of the gage site floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 19.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet on 07/04/1984. - 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 530 PM CDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:54AM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... Southeastern Saunders County in east central Nebraska... Western Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... East Central Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 251 AM CDT, emergency management reported ongoing flooding southeast of Ashland due to heavy rain from thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eagle, Elmwood, Greenwood, Murdock, Walton, Alvo, South Bend, Mahoney State Park, Camp Carol Joy Holling, Schramm Park State Recreation Area, Platte River State Park and Louisville State Recreation Area. - This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 412 and 426. - For flood safety information, visit 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.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:50AM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Fremont County in southwestern Iowa... Southwestern Mills County in southwestern Iowa... Southern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... Northern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Northwestern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 249 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Syracuse, Hickman, Weeping Water, Bennet, Elmwood, Firth, Adams, Palmyra, Cortland, Sterling, Unadilla, Panama, Avoca, Union, Clatonia, Roca, Hallam, Nehawka and Pickrell. - For flood safety information, visit 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.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:06AM CDT until October 2 at 6:38AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Salt Creek At North 27th Street affecting Lancaster County. Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Salt Creek at Roca. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the Roca Road bridge at the gage site. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:35 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 20.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 07/14/1952. - 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:06AM CDT until October 2 at 5:12PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Salt Creek At North 27th Street affecting Lancaster County. Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Salt Creek at North 27th Street. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 26.5 feet, Areas of the North Bottoms begin to flood as does the area around, and including, the baseball field at Haymarket Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:25 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:25 AM CDT Thursday was 23.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.5 feet on 07/24/1993. - 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 215 PM CDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:58AM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska... Southwestern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 157 AM CDT, emergency management reported flooding near Daykin. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fairbury, Wilber, De Witt, Plymouth, Western, Daykin, Jansen, Swanton, Reynolds, Harbine, Cub Creek Recreational Area, Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area, Crystal Springs Campground, Camp Jefferson, Alexandria State Recreation Area, Gladstone and Buckley Creek Recreational Area. - For flood safety information, visit 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.
“Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:53AM CDT until October 1 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
The heaviest rain has ended, but flooding will remain a threat into the day on Thursday and a flood warning remains in effect for the area.
“Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:22AM CDT until October 1 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
The heaviest rain has ended, but flooding will remain a threat into the day on Thursday and a flood warning remains in effect for the area.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:57AM CDT until October 2 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... Salt Creek At North 27th Street affecting Lancaster County. Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County. Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Salt Creek at North 27th Street. * WHEN...From early this morning to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 26.5 feet, Areas of the North Bottoms begin to flood as does the area around, and including, the baseball field at Haymarket Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:25 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:25 AM CDT Thursday was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.5 feet on 07/24/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:57AM CDT until October 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... Salt Creek At North 27th Street affecting Lancaster County. Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County. Salt Creek At Greenwood affecting Cass County. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Salt Creek at Roca. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the Roca Road bridge at the gage site. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:35 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 20.9 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.9 feet on 06/19/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
“Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:11AM CDT until October 1 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... East Central Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 315 AM CDT. * At 1211 AM CDT, emergency management reported ongoing flash flooding southeast of Ashland. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Eagle, Elmwood, Greenwood, Murdock, Walton, Alvo, South Bend, Mahoney State Park, Camp Carol Joy Holling, Schramm Park State Recreation Area, Platte River State Park and Louisville State Recreation Area. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 412 and 426.
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.
“Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:54PM CDT until October 1 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... Northern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Northwestern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 300 AM CDT. * At 1154 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Syracuse, Hickman, Weeping Water, Bennet, Elmwood, Firth, Adams, Palmyra, Cortland, Sterling, Unadilla, Panama, Avoca, Union, Clatonia, Roca, Hallam, Nehawka and Pickrell.
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.
“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:37PM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE...Southern Butler County in east central Nebraska... Southwestern Saunders County in east central Nebraska... Northern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska... Northwestern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Western Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... Seward County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1136 PM CDT, the public reported ongoing flooding in Beaver Crossing. Flooding is already occurring. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Seward, Milford, Friend, Utica, Dorchester, Beaver Crossing, Malcolm, Staplehurst, Garland, Pleasant Dale, Bee, Raymond, Goehner, Cordova, Tobias, Blue River State Recreation Area, Tamora, Pawnee State Recreation Area, Swan Creek Reservoir Number 2 and The Highway 41 and 15 South Junction. - This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 366 and 390. - For flood safety information, visit 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.
“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:37PM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing. * WHERE...South Central Saunders County in east central Nebraska... Southwestern Cass County in southeastern Nebraska... Northern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Central Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Northeastern Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1136 PM CDT, the public reported ongoing water rescues in portions of Lincoln. Flooding is ongoing. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lincoln, Crete, Waverly, Wilber, Dorchester, Davey, Sprague, Pioneers Park, Emerald, Lincoln Airport, Holmes Lake Park, Walton, Denton, Yankee Hill Lake, Conestoga State Recreation Area, Bluestem State Recreation Area, Walnut Creek Recreation Area and Olive Creek State Recreation Area. - This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 392 and 412. - For flood safety information, visit 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.
“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 11:04PM CDT until October 1 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska... Southwestern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 200 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1104 PM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fairbury, Wilber, De Witt, Plymouth, Western, Daykin, Jansen, Swanton, Reynolds, Harbine, Cub Creek Recreational Area, Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area, Crystal Springs Campground, Camp Jefferson, Alexandria State Recreation Area, Gladstone and Buckley Creek Recreational Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
“Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:56PM CDT until October 1 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Northeastern Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 200 AM CDT. * At 1056 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooding in Crete and other portions of Saline County, with numerous stranded cars. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Crete, Denton, Walnut Creek Recreation Area, Conestoga State Recreation Area and Bluestem State Recreation Area.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
“Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:25PM CDT until October 1 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Saunders County in east central Nebraska... Northern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Eastern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 130 AM CDT. * At 1025 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Northwestern Lincoln, Milford, Ceresco, Valparaiso, Malcolm, Garland, Pleasant Dale, Raymond, Davey, Ithaca, Lincoln Airport, Emerald, Branched Oak State Recreation Area and Pawnee State Recreation Area. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 379 and 395...and between mile markers 399 and 405. This also includes Highway 77 between Lincoln and Ceresco.
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.
“Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:24PM CDT until September 30 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Western Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... Seward County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 1145 PM CDT. * At 924 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Seward, Milford, Friend, Utica, Dorchester, Beaver Crossing, Malcolm, Staplehurst, Garland, Pleasant Dale, Bee, Raymond, Goehner, Cordova, Tobias, Blue River State Recreation Area, Tamora, Pawnee State Recreation Area, Swan Creek Reservoir Number 2 and The Highway 41 and 15 South Junction. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 366 and 390.
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.
“Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 8:41PM CDT until September 30 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Northeastern Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... Southeastern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska... * Until 1145 PM CDT. * At 841 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lincoln, Crete, Waverly, Wilber, Dorchester, Davey, Sprague, Pioneers Park, Emerald, Lincoln Airport, Holmes Lake Park, Walton, Denton, Yankee Hill Lake, Conestoga State Recreation Area, Bluestem State Recreation Area, Walnut Creek Recreation Area and Olive Creek State Recreation Area. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 392 and 412.
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.
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HealthCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
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AirCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Air
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PowerCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
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Events
- Flooding In Lancaster County, Nebraska Confirmed · first reported as “City of Beatrice prepares for possible flooding after torrential rain” by KLKN · first seen Oct 1, 10:29 PM CDT
- Flooding In Lancaster County, Nebraska Confirmed · first reported as “Citizen journalists flood Channel 8 with remarkable videos of the storm aftermath” by KLKN · first seen Oct 1, 6:42 PM CDT
- Flooding In Lancaster County, Nebraska Confirmed · first reported as “Flooding impacts Lincoln businesses, forces boat evacuation” by KLKN · first seen Oct 1, 5:41 PM CDT
- Flooding In Lancaster County, Nebraska Confirmed · first reported as “Seward closes multiple roads due to flooding” by KLKN · first seen Oct 1, 11:26 AM CDT
- Flooding In Lancaster County, Nebraska Confirmed · first reported as “Beatrice closes Riverside Park due to anticipated flooding of Big Blue River” by KLKN · first seen Oct 1, 11:18 AM CDT
- Flooding In Lancaster County, Nebraska Confirmed · first reported as “Heavy rain brings flooding to Lincoln, several overnight responses from LFR” by KLKN · first seen Oct 1, 4:50 AM CDT