Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:52PM CDT until September 16 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Fremont County in southwestern Iowa...
West Central Page County in southwestern Iowa...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the East Nishnabotna at Riverton along 250th
Street west of Riverton and other low-lying areas near and north of
Riverton along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 347 PM CDT, recent heavy rain in the warned area has caused
the East Nishnabotna River level to rise. Gauges indicate minor
flooding is imminent, confirmed by local emergency management.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Shenandoah, Farragut and Riverton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Area Description:
Fremont, IA; Page, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov