Flood Advisory — Sheridan 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 15 at 8:06PM CDT until August 15 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Garden County in the panhandle of Nebraska... Southern Sheridan County in the panhandle of Nebraska... Northwestern Grant County in west central Nebraska... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 705 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 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen in the past hour. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ellsworth, Antioch, Patterson Lake, Kennedy Lake, Lakeside, Snow Lake, Herman Lake, Wild Horse Flats, Watson Lake, Kincaid Lake, Wickson Lake, Finnegan Lake, Bingham, Krause Lake and Dominick Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 15, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS North Platte NE
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 12:00 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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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Sheridan 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 12:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Sheridan County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Grant County, Garden County.