Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 5:14AM CDT until October 2 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 3:14am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
...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
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Seward, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov