Active AlertsHoward

Flood Advisory

Issued at Sat 7:48 PM May. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Portions of central and south central Nebraska, including the following counties, in central Nebraska, Howard. In south central Nebraska, Hall.
When: Until 200 AM CDT Sunday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Cairo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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