Jefferson County, NE
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 06/06 3:09 AM CDT – Saturday 06/06 12:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where
Northwestern Gage County in southeastern Nebraska... Northern Jefferson County in southeastern Nebraska... Saline County in southeastern Nebraska... Southern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska...
When
Until noon CDT Saturday.
Impacts
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
Additional Details
- At 309 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Crete, Milford, Wilber, Friend, Dorchester, De Witt, Plymouth, Beaver Crossing, Western, Clatonia, Daykin, Goehner, Cordova, Tobias, Swanton, The Highway 41 and 15 South Junction, Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area, Swan Creek Reservoir Number 2, Willard Meyer Recreation Area and Blue River State Recreation Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Areas Impacted
- Gage, NE
- Jefferson, NE
- Saline, NE
- Seward, NE
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Key Messages
Created by the NWS Omaha/Valley WFO
<b>Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:</b><br><p>🏡 <a href="https://www.weather.gov/omaha" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NWS Omaha/Valley, Nebraska Homepage</a> - Get a forecast for any location.</p><p>📃 <a href="https://www.weather.gov/media/oax/DssPacket.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hazardous Weather Briefing (DSS Packet)</a></p>
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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