Flood Advisory for Douglas, NE; Sarpy, NE
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: South Central Douglas County in east central Nebraska... Northwestern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... When: Until 1145 PM...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
South Central Douglas County in east central Nebraska... Northwestern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska...
WHEN
Until 1145 PM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 839 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 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... Southwestern Omaha, Ralston, Gretna, Boys Town, Millard, La Vista, Zorinsky Lake, Wehrspann Lake, Chalco and Prairie Queen Recreation Area. weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.