Flood Advisory — Merrick 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 6:01AM CDT until August 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Merrick County in central Nebraska... Northwestern Adams County in south central Nebraska... Southeastern Buffalo County in south central Nebraska... Southern Hall County in south central Nebraska... Southwestern 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 559 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Island, Wood River, Doniphan, Alda, Phillips and Prosser. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 16, 2026 at 7:01 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
18 minutes 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 Merrick 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 (18 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.
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