Flood Advisory — Buffalo County, Nebraska
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 16 at 7:29AM CDT until August 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Adams County in south central Nebraska... Southeastern Buffalo County in south central Nebraska... Southern Hall County in south central Nebraska... West Central Hamilton County in south central Nebraska... Northeastern Kearney County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 728 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 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.3 inches are expected over the area. Rain is expected to end by late morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Doniphan and Prosser.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Hastings NE
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Buffalo County, Nebraska?
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 (just now). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Buffalo County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Adams County, Hamilton County, Hall County, Kearney County.