Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 5:11PM CDT until October 5 at
Affecting Saline, NE; Seward, NE
In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 10:15 AM
Saline, NE; Seward, NE
Confirmed across 2 counties in NE; expires 10:15 AM.
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... West Fork Big Blue River Near Dorchester affecting Saline and Seward Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork Big Blue River near Dorchester. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Overflows commence along the low banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM CDT Saturday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 06/08/1965. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™