DAWSON, NE — * WHAT...The heavy rainfall has ended but minor flooding may be ongoing.
* WHERE...East Central Dawson County in south central Nebraska...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated previous heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding may be ongoing in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Sp
Flooding in Dawson, 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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