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Flood Warning
ActiveGage, NE; Saline, NE
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska...
Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties.
.This update reflects a slight decrease in the forecasted river crest.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to impact the town of DeWitt, similar to what was experienced in 2015.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:45 AM CDT Saturday was 26.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 11.7 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.2 feet on 06/05/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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 530 PM CDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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