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Flood Warning
ActiveSaline, NE
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska...
Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County.
.This update reflects a slight decrease in the forecasted river crest.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The city park on South Main Street and the River Road (south extension of Main Street) near the sewage plant both flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 26.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.0 feet on 03/08/1949. - 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 evening at 845 PM CDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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