Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:42AM CDT until October 5 at 10:51AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 6:42am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Nebraska...
Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County.
Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The city park on South Main Street and the
River Road (south extension of Main Street) near the sewage plant
both flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Saturday was 26.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.7 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.0
feet on 03/08/1949.
- 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:
Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov