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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
340 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

.A watch remains in effect for the Loup, Platte, and Elkhorn Rivers
due to potential ice jam development. Interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.

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Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-
Including the cities of David City, Bellevue, Stanton, Plainview,
West Point, Omaha, Wisner, Elgin, Schuyler, La Vista, Norfolk,
Neligh, Fremont, Wahoo, Yutan, Blair, Ashland, Columbus,
Papillion, Osmond, Pierce, and Plattsmouth
340 AM CST Fri Feb 28 2025

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
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 Saturday 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...
  - Ice breakup and movement has started in the Loup, Platte, and
    Elkhorn Rivers, with an ice jam and minor flooding already
    being reported near Columbus, and another ice jam west of
    Schuyler. Additional ice movement is likely through today.


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.

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