Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:17PM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Saline, NE; Seward, NE
In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 1:30 PM
Saline, NE; Seward, NE
Confirmed across 2 counties in NE; expires 1:30 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. Big Blue River Near Crete affecting Saline County. Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. Big Blue River Near Barneston affecting Gage County. Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Seward and Saline Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Though only minor flooding is occurring at the gage, upstream near Beaver Crossing more severe flooding is likely ongoing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Friday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.3 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3 feet on 06/17/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™