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Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:56AM CDT until October 3 at

Affecting Jefferson, NE

In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 2:00 AM

Jefferson, NE

Confirmed in Jefferson, NE; expires 2:00 AM.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Nebraska...

Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County.

.The river has crest earlier and a foot lower than forecast. It will
continue to recede.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Little Blue River near Fairbury.

* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Frederick Street, located in the southwest
corner of Fairbury, is closed due to high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 8.0 feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6
feet on 08/06/1985.
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Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:56AM CDT until October 3 at

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