Flash Flood Warning for Dawes, NE; Sioux, NE
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FFWCYS The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Dawes County in the panhandle of Nebraska... Northeastern Sioux County in the panhandle of Nebraska... * Until 345 PM MDT. * At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the...
What the bulletin says to do
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches in the Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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FFWCYS The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Dawes County in the panhandle of Nebraska... Northeastern Sioux County in the panhandle of Nebraska... * Until 345 PM MDT. * At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar may result in debris flow moving through the South Fork and Soldier Creek area. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Crawford, Fort Robinson State Park and Soldier Creek Campground. This includes the following streams and drainages... Tucker Creek, White River, Middle Fork Soldier Creek, Sand Creek, Boggy Creek, Cherry Creek, Bozle Creek, North Fork Soldier Creek, Soldier Creek, Smiley Canyon Creek, Little Cottonwood Creek and Spring Creek.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 15 at 2:47PM MDT until August 15 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Cheyenne WY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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