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Flood Warning
ActiveSaline, NE
Status
In Progress
Started about 10 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Nebraska...
Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County.
.While the water at Crete has fallen below flood stage, the crest continues to work down the channel.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Additional flooding of lowland agricultural fields continues.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 21.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below minor flood stage overnight tonight. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9 feet on 08/05/1990. - 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.
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 915 PM CDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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