Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 17 at 11:52AM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Nebraska, including the following
counties, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe,
Pawnee, Richardson, Saline and Seward.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several inches of rain have fallen across portions of
southeastern Nebraska. Additional rainfall is expected through
Tuesday morning, with one to three additional inches expected.
- 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:
Seward; Lancaster; Otoe; Saline; Jefferson; Gage; Johnson; Nemaha; Pawnee; Richardson
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov