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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska Lincoln Creek Near Seward affecting Seward County. .This gauge has already crested and river levels will continue to fall.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Lincoln Creek near Seward.
When: Until Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Continuous flooding continues across the lowlands with some county roads inundated by flood waters. Access to the gage from the east floods.
Additional Details: - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 17.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 5.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6 feet on 03/13/1971. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.