Flood Warning from THU 1:48 AM CDT until THU 1:00 PM CDT

What’s Happening:

A Flood Warning is in effect until 1 PM CDT due to ongoing flooding from excessive rainfall. This replaces the previous Flash Flood Warning.

Affected Areas:

• West Central Mills County, IA
• Southwestern Pottawattamie County, IA
• Douglas County, NE
• Sarpy County, NE
• East Central Saunders County, NE
• North Central Cass County, NE

What to Expect:

• Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas.
• 5 to 8 inches of rain have already fallen, with up to 1 additional inch possible.
• Flooding expected in Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, and surrounding areas.
• Affected highways include parts of Interstate 80 and Interstate 29.

Impacts:

• Travel disruptions due to flooded roads and highways.
• Potential power outages and property damage in flood-prone areas.

Safety Tips:

• Avoid driving on flooded roads—turn around, don't drown.
• Exercise caution at night when flooding dangers are harder to see.
• Stay informed by visiting weather.gov/safety/flood for more safety tips.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or omaha.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.