Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:12AM CDT until October 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 7:12am
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Nebraska...
Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County.
.While the water at Crete has fallen below flood stage, the crest
continues to work down the channel.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Blue River near Crete.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Additional flooding of lowland agricultural
fields continues.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 21.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below minor flood stage
overnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9
feet on 08/05/1990.
- 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.
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 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov