Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 4:38PM MDT until August 29 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Scotts Bluff County in the panhandle of Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 438 PM MDT, the public reported heavy rain in the advisory
area due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small
stream flooding. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Scottsbluff, Gering, Terrytown, Minatare, Melbeta, Scottsbluff
Airport, Lake Minatare State Recreation Area and Scotts Bluff
National Monument.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Area Description:
Scotts Bluff, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov