Seward County, Nebraska, Thursday, October 1, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:58PM CDT until October 4 at 10:45AM 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 and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Though only minor flooding is occurring at the gage, upstream near Beaver Crossing more severe flooding is likely ongoing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM CDT Thursday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.8 feet on 05/22/1984. - 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 4 at 8:45AM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The county road about 500 feet north of the gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Thursday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.2 feet on 06/08/2015. - 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 this evening at 900 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:58AM CDT until October 3 at 1:32AM 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 occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lincoln Creek near Seward. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Continuous flooding continues across the lowlands with some county roads inundated by flood waters. Access to the gage from the east floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Thursday was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 17.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 4.5 feet Sunday morning. It will rise to 6.1 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 06/16/1984. - 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 2 at 1:00PM 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...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Seward. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins, including the Blue Valley Campground in Seward. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.1 feet on 06/06/1991. - 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 2 at 9:24AM 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...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Seward. * WHEN...From this morning to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins, including the Blue Valley Campground in Seward. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 18.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 06/16/1984. - 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 5:14AM CDT until October 2 at 11:30PM 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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lincoln Creek near Seward. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Continuous flooding continues across the lowlands with some county roads inundated by flood waters. Access to the gage from the east floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 AM CDT Thursday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 17.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 4.7 feet Sunday morning. It will rise to 5.9 feet Monday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 feet on 06/07/2008. - 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. 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 5:14AM CDT until October 4 at 10:39AM 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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The county road about 500 feet north of the gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Thursday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - 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

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 2:49AM CDT until October 2 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lincoln Creek near Seward. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Continuous flooding continues across the lowlands with some county roads inundated by flood waters. Access to the gage from the east floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early this morning to 17.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 4.7 feet Sunday morning. It will rise to 5.9 feet Monday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 feet on 06/07/2008. - 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 300 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:47AM CDT until October 4 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...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 occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...From early this morning to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, The county road about 500 feet north of the gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Thursday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 22.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall tomorrow morning. It will rise to 19.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - 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

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 300 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:20AM 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... 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...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Seward. * WHEN...From this morning to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins, including the Blue Valley Campground in Seward. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 18.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 06/16/1984. - For flood safety information, visit 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.

“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 12:59AM CDT until October 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM CDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Lincoln Creek near Seward. * WHEN...From early this morning to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Backwater effects the mouth of the creek and may affect the gage as well. When both the Blue and Lincoln Creeks are high and overflowing, a lake is created near the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early this morning to 18.7 feet this morning. It will then fall this evening. It will rise to 17.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 7.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will rise to 7.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 06/16/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

“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.

“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.

“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

“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.