Nebraska Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/04/2026 07:43

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:43AM CDT until October 5 at 7:08AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 4, 2026 - 7:43am
Expires: 
October 4, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near Wilber. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Significant flooding of row crops in the flood plain begins. Downstream of the gage the town of De Witt may start experiencing flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 2.8 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 05/10/1996.
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 945 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Saline, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov