Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:42AM CDT until October 4 at
Affecting Saline, NE; Seward, NE
In effect until: Oct 3, 2026, 1:45 AM
Saline, NE; Seward, NE
Confirmed across 2 counties in NE; expires 1:45 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Saline and Seward Counties. .This gauge has already crested and river levels will continue to fall. * 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 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.0 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 07/02/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™