Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:49AM CDT until October 5 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:49am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Nebraska...
Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County.
.This update reflects slightly lower river levels but stays above
flood stage longer.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Turkey Creek near Wilber.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Portions of County Road O, located north of
Highway 41, may begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 16.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday
morning and continue falling to 3.6 feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1
feet on 07/25/1992.
- 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 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov