Neligh, NE Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa, including the following
county, Monona and Nebraska, including the following counties,
Antelope, Boone, Burt, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Knox,
Madison, Pierce, Platte, Stanton, Thurston and Wayne.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches over the past two days has
resulted in saturated soils. Additional repeated rounds of
rainfall tonight into Thursday morning will lead to increased
runoff and potential flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Antelope County in northeastern Nebraska...
Boone County in northeastern Nebraska...
Southern Madison County in northeastern Nebraska...
Northwestern Platte County in northeastern Nebraska...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 730 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported water over Highway
14 near 240th Avenue just north of Albion. Between 1 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches
in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Albion, Newman Grove, Petersburg, Lindsay, Primrose and Loretto.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED;
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR