Nebraska Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/04/2026 17:40

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 7:40PM CDT until October 5 at 8:36PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 4, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires: 
October 5, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Parts of the Tuxedo Park area on the west side of town north of State Highway 33 flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 24.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 9.1 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 03/08/1979. - 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 Monday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Saline, NE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov