Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 6 at 8:27AM CDT until June 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 6:27am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Nebraska...
Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Gage and Saline Counties.
.A significant amount of rain has fallen upstream of De Witt,
specifically in areas of Swan Creek and Turkey Creek. There is some
uncertainty in the potential rise as this water moves toward De Witt.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt.
* WHEN...From this evening to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and
likely many county roads along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5 feet
this evening.
- Flood stage is 23.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.7
feet on 05/10/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Even six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your
feet and a depth of two feet will float your car. Never try to walk,
swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood
waters, stop, turn around and don't drown.
Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Gage, NE; Saline, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE