Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 8:59PM CDT until August 28 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 858 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small
stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor
flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
North Platte, North Platte Airport and Birdwood.
- 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.
Area Description:
Lincoln, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov