Flood Advisory for Hitchcock, NE
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. Where: West Central Hitchcock County in southwestern...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
West Central Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...
WHEN
Until 1015 AM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 718 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain has moved out of the area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area especially along the Republican River near Stratton. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Stratton.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.