Flood Advisory — Gosper 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 27 at 11:37PM CDT until August 28 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Western Dawson County in south central Nebraska... Gosper County in south central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 200 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1136 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Muddy Creek, Spring Creek, East Branch Turkey Creek, Deer Creek, Elk Creek, Turkey Creek, East Branch Muddy Creek, Plum Creek, Buffalo Creek, North Plum Creek, Swartz Creek, West Branch Turkey Creek, Elder Creek, Dry Creek, Johnson Lake Area, Stump Ditch Creek, Gallagher Canyon State Recreation Area and West Buffalo Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cozad, Gothenburg, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Willow Island and Farnam. - http
Effective August 28, 2026 at 12:37 AM ET · Expires August 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Hastings NE
Expires
August 28, 2026 at 3:00 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. 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 Gosper 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 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Gosper County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Dawson County.