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Flash Flood Warning 39, NWS North Platte, NE

September 11, 2019Brown County, Keya Paha County, Rock County, Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this flash flood warning at Sep 11, 2019, 10:31 PM CDT for Brown County, Keya Paha County, Rock County, Nebraska. It was in force for 14 hr. 2 reports 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
Sep 11, 2019, 10:31 PM CDT (03:31 UTC)
Expired
Sep 12, 2019, 12:40 PM CDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Brown County, NE, Keya Paha County, NE, Rock County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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
Sep 11, 11:00 PM CDTFLASH FLOOD10 Nw Bassett, NEBRIDGE OVER LONG PINE CREEK HAS BEEN WASHED OUT. TIME OF EVENT IS ESTIMATED.
Sep 12, 8:47 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 35 Ssw Bobcat State Wild, NE24 HOUR STORM TOTAL, REPORT VIA FACEBOOK.

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 00:00Z, 3.5 hours before the alert went out and 198 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 00:00Z on 2019-09-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1882 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 00:00Z on 2019-09-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 104 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
1882 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2021 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
4.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

761 
WGUS53 KLBF 120331
FFWLBF
NEC017-103-149-120730-
/O.NEW.KLBF.FF.W.0039.190912T0331Z-190912T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1031 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2019

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Rock County in north central Nebraska...
  Northeastern Brown County in north central Nebraska...
  Southwestern Keya Paha County in north central Nebraska...

* Until 230 AM CDT.

* At 1031 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. One to one and a half inches of 
  rain have fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Springview, Thomas Creek State Wildlife Management Area, Meadville,
  Bobcat State Wildlife Management Area and Keller Park State
  Recreation Area.

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

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 183 between mile markers 203 and 127.
 Highway 12 between mile markers 33 and 51.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 4289 9961 4267 9959 4267 10003 4289 10000

$$

ET
3 follow-up statements
016 
WGUS53 KLBF 120558
FFWLBF
NEC017-103-149-121330-
/O.EXT.KLBF.FF.W.0039.000000T0000Z-190912T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1258 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

The National Weather Service in North Platte has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Rock County in north central Nebraska...
  Northeastern Brown County in north central Nebraska...
  Southwestern Keya Paha County in north central Nebraska...

* Until 830 AM CDT Thursday.

* At 1257 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Over two inches of rain have 
  fallen tonight alone. Flash flooding is already occurring.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Springview, Thomas Creek State Wildlife Management Area, Meadville,
  Bobcat State Wildlife Management Area and Keller Park State
  Recreation Area.

Additional rainfall amounts of up to one-half inch are possible in 
the warned area overnight.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 183 between mile markers 203 and 127.
 Highway 12 between mile markers 33 and 51.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 4289 9961 4267 9959 4267 10003 4289 10000

$$

Snively
722 
WGUS53 KLBF 121302
FFWLBF
NEC017-103-149-122130-
/O.EXT.KLBF.FF.W.0039.000000T0000Z-190912T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
802 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

The National Weather Service in North Platte has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Rock County in north central Nebraska...
  Northeastern Brown County in north central Nebraska...
  Southwestern Keya Paha County in north central Nebraska...

* Until 430 PM CDT Thursday.

* At 759 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported that flash flooding 
  continued across portions of the warned area. Many county roads 
  are washed out with water over the roads in some locations. Some 
  rivers and creek may also be out of their banks.  
  
  This is all a result of 3 to 7 inches of rainfall which has fallen 
  over the area the past two days. 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Springview, Thomas Creek State Wildlife Management Area, Meadville,
  Bobcat State Wildlife Management Area and Keller Park State
  Recreation Area.

This includes the following highways...
 Highway 183 between mile markers 203 and 127.
 Highway 12 between mile markers 33 and 51.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 4289 9961 4267 9959 4267 10003 4289 10000

$$

Roberg
383 
WGUS73 KLBF 121740
FFSLBF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1240 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

NEC017-103-149-121747-
/O.CAN.KLBF.FF.W.0039.000000T0000Z-190912T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Rock NE-Brown NE-Keya Paha NE-
1240 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ROCK...NORTHEASTERN BROWN
AND SOUTHWESTERN KEYA PAHA COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Rock, northeastern Brown 
and southwestern Keya Paha Counties has been replaced with a Flood 
Warning for the entire area. This Flood Warning is now in effect 
until Sunday afternoon. Repeat, a Flood Warning for all of 
northwestern Rock, northeastern Brown and southwestern Keya Paha 
Counties is now in effect for the entire area until Sunday afternoon.

LAT...LON 4289 9961 4267 9959 4267 10003 4289 10000

$$

Jacobs

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 11, 7:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFRock48 min
Sep 11, 7:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFHolt43 min
Sep 11, 7:17 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCherry43 min
Sep 11, 7:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFCherry52 min
Sep 11, 7:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCherry, Grant, Hooker48 min
Sep 11, 7:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFKeith46 min
Sep 11, 7:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFChase, Hayes, Lincoln, Perkins43 min
Sep 11, 7:40 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFHolt3 hr
Sep 11, 7:51 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLBFHolt13 hr
Sep 11, 8:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFCherry45 min
Sep 11, 8:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFKeya Paha37 min
Sep 11, 8:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFHolt49 min
Sep 11, 8:13 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFChase, Hayes, Lincoln, Perkins47 min
Sep 11, 8:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFKeith44 min
Sep 11, 8:24 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLBFHolt12 hr
Sep 11, 8:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFHolt27 min
Sep 11, 8:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFGrant41 min
Sep 11, 8:43 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFCherry47 min
Sep 11, 8:53 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFChase, Deuel, Garden, Hayes, Keith, Perkins67 min
Sep 11, 8:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFLincoln28 min
Sep 11, 8:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFMcPherson47 min
Sep 11, 9:12 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLBFBrown, Rock15 hr
Sep 11, 9:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFBoyd48 min
Sep 11, 9:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFCherry44 min
Sep 11, 9:32 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFBoyd, Holt4 hr
Sep 11, 9:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFBrown50 min
Sep 11, 9:41 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFChase, Frontier, Hayes, Keith, Lincoln, Perkins64 min
Sep 11, 9:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFMcPherson46 min
Sep 11, 9:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFThomas43 min
Sep 11, 10:01 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLBFBoyd, Holt11 hr
Sep 11, 10:36 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster, Frontier, Hayes, Lincoln54 min
Sep 11, 11:05 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFBlaine, Custer, Loup55 min
Sep 11, 11:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCuster, Frontier43 min
Sep 12, 12:01 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFGarfield, Wheeler44 min
Sep 12, 1:29 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFBoyd, Holt, Keya Paha, Rock7 hr
Sep 12, 4:05 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLBFHolt4 days
Sep 12, 8:19 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningLBFHolt4 hr
Sep 12, 8:46 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningLBFBoyd, Holt4 hr
Sep 12, 9:00 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFBoyd, Holt, Keya Paha, Rock4 hr
Sep 12, 12:19 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLBFBoyd, Brown, Holt, Keya Paha, Rock4 days
Sep 12, 12:55 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFCherry48 hr

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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.