Active AlertsSarpy

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska Platte River Near Louisville affecting Sarpy and Cass Counties. Wahoo Creek At Ithaca affecting Saunders County. Salt Creek Near Ashland affecting Saunders County.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska Salt Creek at Roca affecting Lancaster County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Platte River near Louisville.
When: From this afternoon to Friday evening.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, The bike path at Highway 50 along the river begins to flood. Also, lowland flooding starts along both of the banks.
Additional Details: - At 4:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 9.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 06/17/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 afternoon at 530 PM CDT.