Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:20AM CDT until October 5 at 3:09AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Nebraska...
Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Nebraska...
Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete.
* WHEN...From early this morning to late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Extensive flooding is widespread. Past
floods have not flooded the urban areas of Crete.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:45 AM CDT Thursday was 21.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.9
feet on 07/03/1986.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov