Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 7:28PM CDT until September 7 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Trenton and Culbertson.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Hitchcock, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov