National Weather ServiceNebraskaFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 35 flood warnings for Nebraska in 2025 and 92 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 32nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 23, 73% below the average of 87 for those months in 2008-2025. Saunders was covered most often (142 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Nebraska get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 50 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2019 | 297 |
| 2018 | 131 |
| 2017 | 79 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 127 |
| 2010 | 201 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 186 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Nebraska get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders | 142 | 27 | October 1, 2026 |
| Cass | 100 | 9 | October 1, 2026 |
| Saline | 97 | 13 | October 1, 2026 |
| Dodge | 96 | 9 | August 15, 2026 |
| Seward | 78 | 14 | October 1, 2026 |
| Nuckolls | 78 | 10 | October 1, 2026 |
| Otoe | 67 | 5 | August 10, 2025 |
| Hall | 67 | 6 | June 21, 2026 |
| Nemaha | 65 | 5 | October 2, 2026 |
| Richardson | 64 | 6 | October 2, 2026 |
| Knox | 60 | 4 | June 22, 2024 |
| Butler | 60 | 15 | October 1, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flood warnings for Nebraska in AreaZine's record
NWS HastingsWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Clay and Nuckolls, NE
In force until 7:00 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Cass and Sarpy, NE
In force until 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
NWS HastingsWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Jewell, Republic and Nuckolls, KS and NE
In force until 3:00 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Lancaster, NE
In force until 9:12 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Saunders, NE
In force until 8:42 a.m. CDT, October 3, 2026
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Saunders, NE
In force until 4:45 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Gage and Saline, NE
In force until 4:00 a.m. CDT, October 3, 2026
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Jefferson, NE
In force until 5:54 p.m. CDT, October 3, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Nebraska.