Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 5:02AM CDT until August 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:02am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 502 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wymore, Blue Springs, Odell, Diller, Barneston, Steele City and
Holmesville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Gage, NE; Jefferson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov