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Flood Warning
ActiveSaline, NE; Seward, 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...
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
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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