Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 30 at 4:18PM CDT until July 30 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 30, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 418 PM CDT /318 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Valentine and Crookston.
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.
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.
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:
Cherry, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS North Platte NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov