Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 17 at 12:09AM CDT until May 17 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:09pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
FFWOAX
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
Central Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Saline County in southeastern Nebraska...
* Until 215 AM CDT.
* At 1209 AM CDT, Emergency Management reported flooding in Fairbury.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall
rate is 2 to 3.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up
to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Fairbury, Wilber, De Witt, Plymouth, Diller, Clatonia, Jansen,
Swanton, Harbine, Cub Creek Recreational Area, Rock Creek Station
State Historical Park, Ellis, Homestead National Historical Park
and Crystal Springs Campground.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Gage, NE; Jefferson, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov