Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:42AM CDT until October 4 at 2:53AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:42am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...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
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 evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Saline, NE; Seward, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov