Flood Advisory — Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 5 at 3:26AM CDT until August 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa... Douglas County in east central Nebraska... Northeastern Sarpy County in east central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 326 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Omaha, Council Bluffs, Bellevue, Papillion, Ralston, Bennington, Boys Town, Elkhorn, Millard, La Vista, Carter Lake, Waterloo, Crescent, Benson, Aksarben, Midtown, South Omaha, Fl
Effective August 5, 2026 at 4:26 AM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Pottawattamie County, Iowa?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Pottawattamie County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Sarpy County, Douglas County.