Flood Advisory — Lincoln 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 12:30AM CDT until August 16 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Keith County in southwestern Nebraska... West Central Lincoln County in southwestern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 330 AM CDT /230 AM MDT/. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1229 AM CDT /1129 PM MDT/, Doppler radar 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 in the past hour. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ogallala, Sutherland, Hershey, Paxton, Sarben, Keystone, Roscoe, Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area, Kingsley Dam, Nevens, Big Bald Hill, Broganville, Coker and O'Fallons. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 4:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS North Platte NE
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 4:30 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lincoln 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 4:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lincoln County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Keith County.