WGUS43 KOAX 010220 FLWOAX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 820 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 NEC023-141-011500- /O.EXT.KOAX.FA.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250301T1500Z/ /00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Butler NE-Platte NE- 820 PM CST Fri Feb 28 2025 ...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler. In northeast Nebraska, Platte. * WHEN...Until 900 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. 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... - At 817 PM CST, emergency management reported an ice jam remains in the Loup River near Columbus. Additionally, an ice flow upstream may be moving into the area which could extend minor flooding in the area. This could still impact areas along Highway 30. - Flooding is occurring along the Loup River - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Columbus and Camp Pawnee. 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && LAT...LON 4142 9742 4144 9742 4143 9739 4142 9739 4142 9737 4141 9733 4141 9728 4141 9726 4137 9726 4138 9729 4138 9732 4138 9735 4137 9737 4140 9737 4139 9739 4138 9741 4139 9742 $$ DeWald