Nance County, NE

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In effect from Tuesday 11/03 8:56 PM CST – Wednesday 11/04 3:00 PM CST

Issued by NWS Hastings NE

What

Flooding caused by earlier excessive rainfall continues.

Where

Merrick County in central Nebraska... Nance County in central Nebraska... Polk County in east central Nebraska... York County in east central Nebraska... Northern Clay County in south central Nebraska... Northwestern Fillmore County in south central Nebraska... Hamilton County in south central Nebraska...

When

Until 300 PM CST Wednesday.

Impacts

Flooding of several smaller creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring, along with possible flooding along a few area rivers. Numerous rural roads likely remain in very poor condition.

Additional Details

- At 839 PM CST, Various reports along with data from automated river gauges indicated that mainly minor flooding continues within various parts of the Warning area, due to a widespread 2-5 inches of rain that fell from Monday into Tuesday. Although excess water will continue to gradually recede from rural roads and low-lying areas now that rain has ended and most of the next several days will be dry, minor flooding will remain possible for at least another day or two especially along smaller creeks and streams in the area, along with perhaps a few smaller rivers. In particular, automated gauges indicate that minor flooding is possible over the next few days, or perhaps even already occurring, along the Silver Creek and Prairie Creek in Merrick and Nance counties, and also along the West Fork Big Blue River in portions of Hamilton, Fillmore and York counties...including the McCool Junction area. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Galaway Creek, North Branch Big Blue River, Prairie Slough, Beaver Creek, Wood River, Stone Creek, Prairie Creek, West Fork Big Blue River, Lincoln Creek, Timber Creek, School Creek, Clear Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Plum Creek, Elk Creek, Dry Run Creek, Warm Slough, Moores Creek. - Some locations that could experience flooding include... York, Aurora, Central City, Fullerton, Stromsburg, Harvard, Genoa, Henderson, Osceola, Shelby, Palmer, Hampton, McCool Junction, Clarks, Silver Creek, Giltner, Polk, Chapman, Phillips and Bradshaw. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.


Areas Impacted

  • Clay, NE
  • Fillmore, NE
  • Hamilton, NE
  • Merrick, NE
  • Nance, NE
  • Polk, NE
  • York, 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.

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From the Forecaster

Weather Story

Created by the NWS Hastings WFO

After a very rainy start to the week, the rest of the week will trend much drier. There is a low chance for light rain Wednesday night, but otherwise dry conditions are favored. Seasonably pleasant temperatures are expected, ranging from the low 50s on Wednesday and Thursday and up into the 60s by Saturday and Sunday.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy with daytime highs of 48-56°F and overnight lows of 31-41°F.
Thursday: Partly cloudy with daytime highs of 51-55°F, followed by a 20% chance of rain/snow showers and overnight lows of 33-38°F.
Friday: Partly cloudy with daytime highs of 51-55°F and overnight lows of 28-35°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with daytime highs of 60-62°F and overnight lows of 30-37°F.
Sunday: Sunny with daytime highs of 63-66°F and overnight lows of 32-39°F (or 38-42°F across southern/eastern areas).

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