FILLMORE, NE; York, NE — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern York County in east central Nebraska... Northwestern Fillmore County in south central Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Area rivers and streams remain elevated due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 719 AM CST, gauge reports indicated that elevated water levels continue along the West Fork of the Big Blue River. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. No additional rainfall is expected. - As of 7am, the automated river gauge near Grafton remained steady around 11.3 feet. Flood Stage is 11 feet. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... McCool Junction. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Fillmore, NE; York, NE can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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