Flood Watch
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.
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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.
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Wood
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
601 PM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
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Including the cities of Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach,
Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield,
St. Paul, Central City, Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk,
Kearney, Grand Island, and Aurora
601 PM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
...Localized Ice Jam Flooding Possible Along the Platte and Loup
River Systems Through At Least Monday...
Continued well-above normal temperatures (especially through
Monday) will cause increasing ice melt and ice movement along the
Platte, North Loup, Middle Loup, South Loup and Loup Rivers in
central and south central Nebraska. This could result in the
possible formation of localized ice jams. Although not a
certainty, should any ice jams happen to develop, water levels
could fluctuate as much as 1 to 3 feet in a very short time,
causing flooding with little, if any notice.
If any ice jam flooding is observed over the next few days along
the Platte or Loup River systems in central and south central
Nebraska, please report it immediately to the National Weather
Service in Hastings.
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Pfannkuch
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
921 PM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
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921 PM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Warm weather will promote ice movement on area rivers and streams
and increase the potential for ice jams and lowland flooding,
especially along the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers. If ice jams
develop, lowland flooding would be possible. Prepare for quick
increases in water levels.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Persistent warm weather will lead to increasing potential for ice
jams through early next week or until rivers are largely ice-free.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Hastings NE
613 PM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for most counties in
central/south central Nebraska that reside along the Platte, North
Loup, Middle Loup, South Loup and Loup Rivers.
.DAY ONE...Overnight.
Continued well-above normal temperatures will cause increasing
ice melt and ice movement along the Platte and Loup River systems,
along with the possible formation of localized ice jams.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Continued well-above normal temperatures (especially through
Monday) will cause increasing ice melt and ice movement along the
Platte and Loup River systems, along with the possible formation
of localized ice jams.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
If any ice jam flooding happens to be observed, please report it
to the National Weather Service in Hastings.
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More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
605 PM CST Sat Feb 7 2026
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue Sunday and Monday.
Elevated fire weather conditions on Sunday with critical fire
weather conditions possible on Monday across the area due to a
combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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