Saunders County
Flood Watch from THU 3:23 AM CST until MON 10:00 PM CST
Issued February, 05 2026 at 3:23 AM - US/Central expires February, 09 2026 at 10:00 PM - US/Central
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ICE JAMS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central
Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce,
Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several
consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid
60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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