severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Gage, NE
Issued Oct 2, 3:00 AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE · in effect until Oct 6, 6:36 AM 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 this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Official text
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:00AM CDT until October 6 at 6:36AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. .This update reflect a slight decrease in the forecasted river stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, State Highway 77 floods just south of the gage. The right bank within town from Riverside Park to Chautauqua Park floods streets and basements. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 24.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.9 feet on 03/08/1949. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood