Active AlertsJefferson

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska Little Blue River Near Fairbury affecting Jefferson County. .The river has crest earlier and a foot lower than forecast. It will continue to recede.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: Little Blue River near Fairbury.
When: Until Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 18.5 feet, Frederick Street, located in the southwest corner of Fairbury, is closed due to high water.
Additional Details: - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 8.0 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.5 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 08/06/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.