Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:56AM CDT until October 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:56am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Nebraska...
Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County.
.The river has crest earlier and a foot lower than forecast. It will
continue to recede.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Little Blue River near Fairbury.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Frederick Street, located in the southwest
corner of Fairbury, is closed due to high water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 8.0 feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6
feet on 08/06/1985.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov