Flash Flood Warning for South Fork Burn Scar in Dawes, Sioux Counties NE
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NWS Cheyenne has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the South Fork Burn Scar in western Dawes County and east central Sioux County until 11:15 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Nebraska Panhandle
- Issued
- September 19, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cheyenne WY
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Cheyenne WY. The alert is effective from September 18 at 9:12 PM MDT until September 18 at 11:15 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the South Fork Burn Scar in western Dawes County and east central Sioux County in the Nebraska panhandle. Locations that will experience flash flooding include Crawford, Fort Robinson State Park, and Soldier Creek Campground.
What You Should Do
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams, and ditches in the South Fork Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Expected Conditions
At 9:12 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the South Fork Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches possible. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the Soldier Creek and White River drainages consisting of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from September 18 at 9:12 PM MDT until September 18 at 11:15 PM MDT.
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