Flash Flood Warning Issued for Gage, Jefferson, Saline Counties in Nebraska

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Nebraska

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on June 23, 2026, 2 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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NWS Omaha/Valley has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Gage, northeastern Jefferson, and southeastern Saline counties until 1:30 AM CDT June 6.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Nebraska
Issued
June 23, 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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Nebraska.

Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE (NOAA). Effective from June 5 at 8:33 PM CDT until June 6 at 1:30 AM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Northwestern Gage County, northeastern Jefferson County, and southeastern Saline County in southeastern Nebraska. Locations include Wilber, De Witt, Plymouth, Western, Clatonia, Pickrell, Swanton, Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area, and Homestead National Historical Park.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Timeline

Alert effective June 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM CDT. Expires and ends June 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM CDT.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Omaha/Valley has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Gage, northeastern Jefferson, and southeastern Saline counties until 1:30 AM CDT June 6.
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.
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This alert affects Southeastern Nebraska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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