Flash Flood Warning — Box Butte County, Nebraska
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 5 at 3:44PM MDT until September 5 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
FFWCYS The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Box Butte County in the panhandle of Nebraska... Southeastern Dawes County in the panhandle of Nebraska... * Until 645 PM MDT. * At 344 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Hemingford, Berea and Wild Horse Butte.
Effective September 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET · Expires September 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Cheyenne WY
Expires
September 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Box Butte County, Nebraska?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire September 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Box Butte County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Dawes County.