Saline County, Nebraska, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 7:57PM CDT until October 6 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Monday was 25.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 11.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.5 feet on 05/21/2017. - 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 7:56PM CDT until October 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near Wilber. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Portions of County Road O, located north of Highway 41, may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Monday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 2.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 06/20/1983. - 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:45AM CDT until October 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near Wilber. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Portions of County Road O, located north of Highway 41, may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.1 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 07/07/2008. - 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:45AM CDT until October 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Tuesday 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 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 25.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.4 feet Saturday morning. - 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:12AM CDT until October 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. .While the water at Crete has fallen below flood stage, the crest continues to work down the channel. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Additional flooding of lowland agricultural fields continues. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 21.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below minor flood stage overnight tonight. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9 feet on 08/05/1990. - 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. 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 915 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 7:40PM CDT until October 5 at 8:36PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Parts of the Tuxedo Park area on the west side of town north of State Highway 33 flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 24.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 9.1 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 03/08/1979. - 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 Monday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 7:40PM CDT until October 6 at 11:21AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 25.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 25.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 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 Monday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:44AM CDT until October 6 at 3:48AM 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 late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 25.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 26.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 10.7 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.6 feet on 05/07/2007.

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 945 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:42AM CDT until October 5 at 11:36PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Parts of the Tuxedo Park area on the west side of town north of State Highway 33 flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 25.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 9.4 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.3 feet on 05/29/1996.

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 945 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 7:50PM CDT until October 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 26.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below moderate flood Sunday night and below flood stage early Monday afternoon and continue falling to 10.6 feet Thursday evening. - 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 Sunday afternoon at noon CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 7:47PM CDT until October 6 at 12:27AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The city park on South Main Street and the River Road (south extension of Main Street) near the sewage plant both flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 26.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below moderate flood overnight tonight and below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling to 9.8 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.1 feet on 06/12/2015. - 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 Sunday morning at 800 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:33PM CDT until October 6 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward 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. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The county road about 500 feet north of the gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 23.2 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6 feet on 07/01/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood