Flood Warning for Dundy, NE; Hitchcock, NE
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated...
Official alert brief
Flooding continues in northeast Dundy county and northwest Hitchcock county from earlier heavy rainfall. Washed out and impassable roads have been reported. Please adhere to any road closures and do not drive through flooded areas, especially at night when it is harder to gauge water depth.
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Northeastern Dundy County in southwestern Nebraska... Northwestern Hitchcock County in southwestern Nebraska...
WHEN
Until 1100 AM MDT /noon CDT/ Tonight.
IMPACTS
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 117 AM MDT /217 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Palisade.
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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.