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Flood Warning
ActiveJefferson, 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...
Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County.
.The river has crest earlier and a foot lower than forecast. It will continue to recede.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Little Blue River near Fairbury.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Frederick Street, located in the southwest corner of Fairbury, is closed due to high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 8.0 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 08/06/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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