Flood Advisory — Otoe 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 19 at 3:13PM CDT until August 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska... Northwestern Otoe County in southeastern Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 715 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bennet and Palmyra. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM 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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Otoe 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 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Otoe County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Lancaster County.