Weather Alerts for Douglas County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
DOUGLAS COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Antelope - Pierce - Madison - Stanton - Cuming - Platte - Colfax - Dodge - Washington - Butler - Saunders - Douglas - Sarpy - Cass
Effective: Sat, 2/7 1:42am Updated: Sat, 2/7 9:51am Urgency: Future
Expires: Sat, 2/7 12:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
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.

* 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.

Information:
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.