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Home Return to list Areal Flood Watch 0001 Issued by the Omaha / Valley Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 03:24:08
732
WGUS63 KOAX 050923
FFAOAX
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
323 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026
.A watch has been issued for the Platte, Elkhorn, and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
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Antelope-Pierce-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of Wisner, Ashland, Bellevue, Elgin, La
Vista, Stanton, Plattsmouth, Pierce, David City, Blair, West
Point, Neligh, Fremont, Papillion, Schuyler, Yutan, Omaha,
Plainview, Columbus, Wahoo, Osmond, and Norfolk
323 AM CST Thu Feb 5 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ICE JAMS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central
Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce,
Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several
consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid
60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
CA
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-06 12:48:20
761
WGUS63 KOAX 061848
FFAOAX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1248 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026
.A watch has been issued for the Platte, Elkhorn, and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
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/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Antelope-Pierce-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of Columbus, David City, Stanton, Bellevue,
Pierce, Wahoo, Plattsmouth, Elgin, Yutan, Blair, Norfolk,
Fremont, Omaha, Papillion, Plainview, La Vista, Wisner, Osmond,
Neligh, West Point, Schuyler, and Ashland
1248 PM CST Fri Feb 6 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central
Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce,
Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several
consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid
60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Wood
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-07 01:42:39
945
WGUS63 KOAX 070742
FFAOAX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
142 AM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
.A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
NEZ016-017-031>033-042>045-050>053-067-071800-
/O.CON.KOAX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260210T0400Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Antelope-Pierce-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of Pierce, Bellevue, Yutan, Fremont,
Norfolk, Omaha, Osmond, Neligh, Plainview, West Point, David
City, La Vista, Plattsmouth, Papillion, Blair, Wahoo, Elgin,
Wisner, Schuyler, Ashland, Columbus, and Stanton
142 AM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Low-lying areas along the Elkhorn, Loup and Platte River
in Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington, Antelope,
Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte, Stanton and Cass counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several
consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid
60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
ANW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-07 10:37:17
823
WGUS63 KOAX 071636
FFAOAX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1036 AM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
.A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
NEZ016-017-031>033-042>045-050>053-067-082300-
/O.CON.KOAX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260210T0400Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Antelope-Pierce-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of Norfolk, Stanton, Neligh, Wisner, Wahoo,
Omaha, Ashland, Plainview, Yutan, David City, Fremont, Blair,
Plattsmouth, Pierce, Schuyler, La Vista, Papillion, Columbus,
West Point, Elgin, Bellevue, and Osmond
1036 AM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central
Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce,
Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several
consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid
60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Wood
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-08 03:07:43
868
WGUS63 KOAX 080907
FFAOAX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
307 AM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
.A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
NEZ016-017-031>033-042>045-050>053-067-090000-
/O.CON.KOAX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260210T0400Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Antelope-Pierce-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of Wisner, Bellevue, Osmond, Norfolk, Elgin,
Plainview, La Vista, Yutan, Schuyler, Fremont, Pierce, Ashland,
Papillion, Stanton, Omaha, Plattsmouth, David City, Columbus,
Wahoo, West Point, Blair, and Neligh
307 AM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Low-lying areas along the Platte, Loup and Elkhorn rivers
in Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington, Antelope,
Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte, Stanton and Cass counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several
consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid
60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
ANW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-08 11:20:51
357
WGUS63 KOAX 081720
FFAOAX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1120 AM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
.A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
NEZ016-017-031>033-042>045-050>053-067-100400-
/O.CON.KOAX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260210T0400Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Antelope-Pierce-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of Plattsmouth, La Vista, Wisner, Papillion,
Yutan, Elgin, Ashland, Blair, Neligh, Osmond, Omaha, Bellevue,
Norfolk, Columbus, Pierce, Schuyler, Stanton, Fremont, Wahoo,
David City, Plainview, and West Point
1120 AM CST Sun Feb 8 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central
Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce,
Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several
consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid
60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Wood
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-09 14:56:04
264
WGUS63 KOAX 092055
FFAOAX
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
255 PM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
.A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
NEZ016-017-031>033-042>045-050>053-067-101800-
/O.EXT.KOAX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260210T1800Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Antelope-Pierce-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue, Schuyler,
Yutan, Stanton, West Point, Norfolk, Osmond, Wisner, Wahoo,
Neligh, Elgin, Plattsmouth, Columbus, Ashland, Plainview, La
Vista, Pierce, David City, Blair, and Fremont
255 PM CST Mon Feb 9 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central
Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce,
Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Ice has started to move on the Loup River with additional ice
movement becoming likely on the Platte and Elkhorn rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Mead
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