Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 11:52PM CDT until September 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 9:52pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Fremont County in southwestern Iowa...
West Central Page County in southwestern Iowa...
* WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the East Nishnabotna River at Riverton along
250th Street west of Riverton and other low-lying areas near and
north of Riverton along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1150 PM CDT, Recent heavy rain in the warned area has caused
the East Nishnabotna River level to rise. Gauges indicate minor
flooding is occurring, 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