Flash Flood Warning Issued for Gage and Johnson Counties in Nebraska

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Nebraska

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 15, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Gage and Johnson Counties in southeastern Nebraska until 3:00 AM CDT on April 15, 2026, due to heavy rain from thunderstorms causing potential flash flooding.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Nebraska
Issued
April 15, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Nebraska.

Flash Flood Warning in Southeastern Nebraska

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Flash Flood Warning, effective from April 14, 2026, at 11:54 PM CDT until April 15, 2026, at 3:00 AM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Central Gage County and West Central Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska, including specific locations such as Beatrice, Filley, and Homestead National Historical Park.

What You Should Do

Residents should turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicates thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain already fallen and additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible, leading to flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

The alert is effective from April 14, 2026, at 11:54 PM CDT and ends on April 15, 2026, at 3:00 AM CDT.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Gage and Johnson Counties in southeastern Nebraska until 3:00 AM CDT on April 15, 2026, due to heavy rain from thunderstorms causing potential flash flooding.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southeastern Nebraska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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