Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 7:19PM CDT until May 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2025 - 5:19pm
Expires:
May 20, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
Heavy rain, over a large area, has fallen in Saunders County,
specifically around Prague and north of Malmo. The runoff from this
rain will likely cause significant rises along Wahoo, Cottonwood,
Duck, and Sand Creeks. It is possible the resulting flooding leads
to water over several roads, including Highway 92 west of Wahoo and
Highway 66 near Ithaca. In addition, several county roads near these
creeks may flood.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Nebraska, including the
following county, Saunders.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 719 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wahoo, Cedar Bluffs, Weston, Prague, Ithaca, Morse Bluff,
Malmo, Colon, Lake Wanahoo Recreation Area and Czechland
Lake.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Saunders, NE
Forcast Office:
NWS Omaha/Valley NE