Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 5 at 3:54PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa, including the following county,
Pottawattamie and Nebraska, including the following counties,
Butler, Cass, Douglas, Gage, Lancaster, Sarpy, Saunders and Seward.
* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning.
* 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. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A band of heavy rain is expected to develop late this evening and
linger into early Saturday morning. Localized rainfall amounts of
2 to 4 inches are expected and could lead to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Pottawattamie; Butler; Saunders; Douglas; Sarpy; Seward; Lancaster; Cass; Gage
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE