severe · expected · likely
Flood Warning
Saunders, NE
Issued Oct 1, 8:58 PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE · in effect until Oct 2, 7:47 PM CDT
What to do
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 Friday afternoon at noon CDT.
Official text
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:58PM CDT until October 2 at 7:47PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Nebraska... Wahoo Creek At Ithaca affecting Saunders County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wahoo Creek at Ithaca. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Homes near the gage site may be threatened with the flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.3 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 05/07/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood