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Flash Flood Warning 5, NWS North Platte, NE

August 13, 2017Custer County, Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this flash flood warning at Aug 13, 2017, 6:32 PM CDT for Custer County, Nebraska. It was in force for 8 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 13, 2017, 6:32 PM CDT (23:32 UTC)
Expired
Aug 14, 2017, 2:30 AM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Custer County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 13, 7:05 PM CDTFLASH FLOODBroken Bow, NEWATER COVERING ROADS AND GOING UP AND OVER THE CURBS IN TOWN

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 89 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-08-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 439 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-08-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 83 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
439 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-191 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
890 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.4

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The text

As transmitted.

613 
WGUS53 KLBF 132332
FFWLBF
NEC041-140530-
/O.NEW.KLBF.FF.W.0005.170813T2332Z-170814T0530Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
632 PM CDT SUN AUG 13 2017

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Custer County in central Nebraska...

* Until 1230 AM CDT

* At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to
  begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Broken Bow, Berwyn and Round Valley. 

Additional rainfall amounts of one to three inches are possible in 
the warned area.

This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 272 and 289.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 4158 9964 4158 9946 4132 9946 4132 9972
      4146 9986 4146 9964

$$

Snively
3 follow-up statements
984 
WGUS73 KLBF 140146
FFSLBF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
846 PM CDT SUN AUG 13 2017

NEC041-140530-
/O.CON.KLBF.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170814T0530Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer NE-
846 PM CDT SUN AUG 13 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR
CENTRAL CUSTER COUNTY...

At 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already
fallen. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Broken Bow, Berwyn and Round Valley. 

Additional rainfall amounts up to one inch are possible in the 
warned area.

This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 272 and 289.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

&&

LAT...LON 4158 9964 4158 9946 4132 9946 4132 9972
      4146 9986 4146 9964

$$

Kulik
451 
WGUS53 KLBF 140451
FFWLBF
NEC041-140730-
/O.EXT.KLBF.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170814T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1151 PM CDT SUN AUG 13 2017

The National Weather Service in North Platte has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Custer County in central Nebraska...

* Until 230 AM CDT

* At 1148 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. 1.5 inches of rain have fallen 
  over the last three hours. Flash flooding is already occurring.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Broken Bow, Berwyn and Round Valley. 

Additional rainfall amounts of up to one inch are possible between 
Round Valley and Berwyn.

This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 272 and 289.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4158 9964 4158 9946 4132 9946 4132 9972
      4146 9986 4146 9964

$$

ET
895 
WGUS73 KLBF 140723
FFSLBF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
223 AM CDT MON AUG 14 2017

NEC041-140732-
/O.EXP.KLBF.FF.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170814T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer NE-
223 AM CDT MON AUG 14 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL CUSTER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
230 AM CDT...

The threat for additional siginificant rainfall has ended. Flooding 
is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any 
remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 4158 9964 4158 9946 4132 9946 4132 9972
      4146 9986 4146 9964

$$

ET

The office that day

Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 12, 7:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFBrown45 min
Aug 12, 7:05 PM CDTTornado WarningLBFCuster25 min
Aug 12, 7:14 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFLoup, Rock31 min
Aug 12, 7:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFKeith, Lincoln52 min
Aug 12, 7:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster50 min
Aug 12, 7:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFBlaine, Brown50 min
Aug 12, 7:44 PM CDTTornado WarningLBFPerkins17 min
Aug 12, 7:52 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFHayes53 min
Aug 12, 8:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster39 min
Aug 12, 8:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFLincoln52 min
Aug 12, 8:13 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFLincoln2 hr
Aug 12, 8:15 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFCuster2 hr
Aug 12, 8:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLoup42 min
Aug 12, 8:23 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLBFHayes6 hr
Aug 12, 8:30 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFCuster2 hr
Aug 12, 8:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFCuster113 min
Aug 12, 8:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster49 min
Aug 12, 8:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLoup40 min
Aug 12, 8:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLincoln52 min
Aug 12, 9:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster39 min
Aug 12, 9:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFBlaine, Custer, Loup41 min
Aug 12, 9:24 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLBFCuster6 hr
Aug 13, 7:09 AM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryLBFChase, Deuel, Frontier, Hayes, Keith, Lincoln and 1 more3 hr
Aug 13, 4:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFBlaine43 min
Aug 13, 4:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFBlaine, Custer42 min
Aug 13, 4:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLogan38 min
Aug 13, 4:56 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster49 min
Aug 13, 4:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFBlaine, Loup47 min
Aug 13, 5:02 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLBFCuster6 hr
Aug 13, 5:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFPerkins47 min
Aug 13, 5:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLogan38 min
Aug 13, 5:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLoup50 min
Aug 13, 5:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster47 min
Aug 13, 5:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLoup49 min
Aug 13, 6:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLogan43 min
Aug 13, 6:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster52 min
Aug 13, 6:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLoup49 min
Aug 13, 6:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster45 min
Aug 13, 6:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster51 min
Aug 13, 6:44 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFBlaine, Loup46 min
Aug 13, 6:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFBoyd41 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.