Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 20 at 4:07PM CDT until June 20 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Nebraska, including the following
county, Hitchcock.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Stratton.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Hitchcock, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov