Seward County, Nebraska, Saturday, October 3, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 5:11PM CDT until October 5 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Saline and Seward Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Overflows commence along the low banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM CDT Saturday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 06/08/1965. - 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 515 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 5:16AM CDT until October 4 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Saline and Seward Counties. .This gauge has already crested and river levels will continue to fall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * 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 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Saturday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet on 06/25/2010. - 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 530 PM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:17PM CDT until October 4 at 2:02AM 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 At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * 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 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Friday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.3 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 06/17/1984. - 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 Saturday morning at 830 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:17PM CDT until October 3 at 4:54PM 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 At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Lincoln Creek near Seward. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Rural overflows begin across the area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 5.1 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3 feet on 05/28/1982. - 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 Saturday morning at 830 AM CDT.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:46AM CDT until October 3 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. .This gauge has already crested and river levels will continue to fall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lincoln Creek near Seward. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * 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 Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 5.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6 feet on 03/13/1971. - 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 8:42AM CDT until October 4 at 2:53AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Saline and Seward Counties. .This gauge has already crested and river levels will continue to fall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * 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 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.0 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 07/02/1982. - 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 1 at 8:58PM CDT until October 4 at 8:45PM 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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * 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 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 17.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 03/25/1987. - 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 3 at 7:00AM 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lincoln Creek near Seward. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * 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 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 17.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 5.1 feet Saturday evening. It will rise to 6.6 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 17.4 feet on 03/14/1979. - 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 1000 PM CDT.

“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 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 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 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 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