Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:33AM CDT until October 5 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:33am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Nebraska...
Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County.
.This update reflects a slight decrease in the forecasted river
crest.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Blue River near Barneston.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Rural lowlands continue to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 21.8 feet early Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.9
feet on 06/28/1979.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Gage, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov