Saunders County Emergency Management

10/01/2026

Salt Creek levels are still continuing to gradually rise and are forecasted to crest overnight. Please continue to obey barricades and avoid flooded roadways.

10/01/2026

We have multiple reports of water over roadways and county roads washed out this morning. Go slow on your morning commute and avoid flooded roadways.

10/01/2026

If you received a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) for the latest Flash Flood Warning, it is due to the excessive rainfall estimates along with the rate of rainfall. We’re getting reports of water affecting roadways throughout the county. More alerts may be possible as rain continues.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1025 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Saunders County in east central Nebraska...
Northern Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska...
Eastern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska...

* Until 130 AM CDT.

* At 1025 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Northwestern Lincoln, Milford, Ceresco, Valparaiso, Malcolm,
Garland, Pleasant Dale, Raymond, Davey, Ithaca, Lincoln Airport,
Emerald, Branched Oak State Recreation Area and Pawnee State
Recreation Area.

This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 379 and
395...and between mile markers 399 and 405.

This also includes Highway 77 between Lincoln and Ceresco.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

10/01/2026

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
952 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Butler County in east central Nebraska...
Saunders County in east central Nebraska...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 952 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Ceresco, Valparaiso, Mead, Brainard, Weston,
Dwight, Ulysses, Ithaca, Malmo, Leshara, Colon, Memphis, Lake
Wanahoo Recreation Area, Memphis State Recreation Area and Two
Rivers State Recreation Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

09/30/2026

POTENTIAL FLOODING – SAUNDERS COUNTY

Residents and motorists should remain alert for the potential for flooding across Saunders County tonight and throughout the day Thursday.

Additional rainfall on already saturated ground may cause water levels to rise quickly in creeks, streams, drainage areas and other low-lying locations. As conditions change, some roads may become flooded or impassable.

Please use extra caution in our regular trouble spots, including low-water crossings, roads near creeks and drainage areas, and other locations that have historically experienced flooding.

Most importantly, DO NOT drive around road closure signs, barricades or emergency vehicles. If a road is closed, it is closed for a reason. Never attempt to drive through floodwater, even if the water appears shallow or you are familiar with the roadway.

Please follow all directions from law enforcement, fire departments, emergency management, highway departments and other first responders. Road conditions can change quickly, especially after dark when flooded roadways can be difficult to see.

Allow extra time for travel, consider alternate routes and continue to monitor weather and road conditions throughout tonight and Thursday.

09/29/2026

Flood Watch is in place for the forecasted rain through Thursday. Avoid flooded roadways and be vigilant if driving at night.

09/14/2026

WATCH CANCELLED AT 7:45PM
Tornado Watch has been issued until midnight. Have multiple ways to receive warnings this evening.

09/14/2026

Storms are developing across south-central Nebraska and will track east-northeast, intensifying this evening. Initially, all severe hazards are possible, including a strong tornado. The threat will transition toward heavy rain and flash flooding overnight.

09/14/2026

09/13/2026

Severe weather is possible on Monday with multiple rounds of storms expected across the area (60-90% chance). If morning storms clear out earlier, the afternoon and evening risk will increase, with higher potential for damaging winds, very large hail, and even a strong tornado. Keep an eye on the weather!