Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 3 at 7:19AM CDT until July 3 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 5:19am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows
are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 718 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has moved out
of the area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area especially along the Republican
River near Stratton. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Stratton.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Hitchcock, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: