Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 17 at 12:32AM CDT until May 17 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:32pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa, including the following
counties, Fremont and Page and southeast Nebraska, including the
following counties, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha,
Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson and Saline.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Ongoing storm activity will combine with incoming storms from the
west, with increasing flood chances through the overnight hours.
Short-term models indicate that 3-5 inches will be possible, with
rain rates of 1-2 inches or more in one hour already observed.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Fremont; Page; Lancaster; Otoe; Saline; Jefferson; Gage; Johnson; Nemaha; Pawnee; Richardson
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov