MERRICK, NE — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Merrick County in central Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding continues along the Silver Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 111 PM CST, The stream gauge at Silver Creek indicates continued flooding along the Silver Creek. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarks and Silver Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Merrick, 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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