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Flood Warning
ActiveSaline, NE
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska...
Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County.
.This update reflects slightly lower river levels but stays above flood stage longer.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Turkey Creek near Wilber.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Portions of County Road O, located north of Highway 41, may begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling to 3.6 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 07/25/1992. - 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 900 PM CDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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