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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Omaha, NE

September 1, 2021Pierce County, Nebraska

NWS Omaha, NE issued this river flood warning at Sep 1, 2021, 11:29 AM CDT for Pierce County, Nebraska. It took effect at Sep 1, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Sep 1, 2021, 11:29 AM CDT (16:29 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 1, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired: Sep 3, 2021, 11:18 AM CDT
In force: 43 hr
Issued by: NWS Omaha, NE
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Pierce County, NE

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 136 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:30 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.

The river

Written for the forecast point North Fork Elkhorn River near Pierce (PRCN1). The gauge peaked at 13.15 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 11 ft
Minor stage: 12 ft
Moderate stage: 14 ft
Major stage: 16 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06799100, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

506 
WGUS43 KOAX 011629
FLWOAX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1129 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska...

  North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce affecting Pierce County.

For the North Fork Elkhorn River...including Pierce...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM CDT.

&&


NEC139-020730-
/O.NEW.KOAX.FL.W.0013.210901T2100Z-210903T0130Z/
/PRCN1.1.ER.210901T2100Z.210902T0000Z.210902T0730Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce.
* From this afternoon to tomorrow evening.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet...or 0.2 feet 
  below flood stage.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 12.1 feet this evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding occurs.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 
  feet on 05/10/1979.


&&

LAT...LON 4235 9765 4237 9762 4237 9756 4235 9758
      4234 9760 4212 9742 4209 9742 4206 9740
      4202 9738 4199 9736 4200 9738 4207 9744
      4209 9744 4218 9753 4219 9752 4224 9758
      4234 9765

$$

DEE

7 follow-up statements

585 
WGUS83 KOAX 020021
FLSOAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
721 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Nebraska...

  North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce affecting Pierce County.

For the North Fork Elkhorn River...including Pierce...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1030 AM CDT.

&&


NEC139-021530-
/O.CON.KOAX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210903T0130Z/
/PRCN1.1.ER.210901T1932Z.210901T2345Z.210902T0730Z.NO/
721 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet...or 0.2 feet 
  above flood stage.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 
  12.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.3 feet Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding occurs.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 
  feet on 05/10/1979.


&&

LAT...LON 4235 9765 4237 9762 4237 9756 4235 9758
      4234 9760 4212 9742 4209 9742 4206 9740
      4202 9738 4199 9736 4200 9738 4207 9744
      4209 9744 4218 9753 4219 9752 4224 9758
      4234 9765

$$

Nicolaisen

350 
WGUS83 KOAX 020147
FLSOAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
847 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Nebraska...

  North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce affecting Pierce County.

For the North Fork Elkhorn River...including Pierce...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1145 AM CDT.

&&


NEC139-021700-
/O.EXT.KOAX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210903T0100Z/
/PRCN1.1.ER.210901T1932Z.210902T0600Z.210902T1600Z.NO/
847 PM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet...or 0.3 feet 
  above flood stage.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 
  12.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  later Thursday.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding occurs.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 
  feet on 05/17/1992.


&&

LAT...LON 4235 9765 4237 9762 4237 9756 4235 9758
      4234 9760 4212 9742 4209 9742 4206 9740
      4202 9738 4199 9736 4200 9738 4207 9744
      4209 9744 4218 9753 4219 9752 4224 9758
      4234 9765

$$

Nicolaisen

910 
WGUS83 KOAX 021231
FLSOAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
731 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Nebraska...

  North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce affecting Pierce County.

For the North Fork Elkhorn River...including Pierce...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.

&&


NEC139-030345-
/O.EXT.KOAX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210904T1942Z/
/PRCN1.1.ER.210901T1932Z.210903T0600Z.210904T0142Z.NO/
731 AM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 6:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.7 feet...or 0.7 feet 
  above flood stage.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 
  12.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The access road to the river gage site is 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 
  feet on 10/09/2017.


&&

LAT...LON 4235 9765 4237 9762 4237 9756 4235 9758
      4234 9760 4212 9742 4209 9742 4206 9740
      4202 9738 4199 9736 4200 9738 4207 9744
      4209 9744 4218 9753 4219 9752 4224 9758
      4234 9765

$$

Kern

050 
WGUS83 KOAX 030206
FLSOAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
906 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Nebraska...

  North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce affecting Pierce County.

For the North Fork Elkhorn River...including Pierce...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.

&&


NEC139-031715-
/O.EXT.KOAX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210904T1842Z/
/PRCN1.1.ER.210901T1932Z.210903T0600Z.210904T0042Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Thu Sep 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet...or 1.1 feet 
  above flood stage.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 
  13.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The access road to the river gage site is 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 
  feet on 08/05/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 4235 9765 4237 9762 4237 9756 4235 9758
      4234 9760 4212 9742 4209 9742 4206 9740
      4202 9738 4199 9736 4200 9738 4207 9744
      4209 9744 4218 9753 4219 9752 4224 9758
      4234 9765

$$

Miller

211 
WGUS83 KOAX 030922
FLSOAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
422 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Nebraska...

  North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce affecting Pierce County.

For the North Fork Elkhorn River...including Pierce...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 730 PM CDT.

&&


NEC139-040030-
/O.CON.KOAX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210904T1842Z/
/PRCN1.1.ER.210901T1932Z.210903T1200Z.210904T0042Z.NO/
422 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.0 feet...or 1.0 feet above 
  flood stage.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 
  13.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet 
  this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The access road to the river gage site is 
  flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 
  feet on 08/05/1996.


&&

LAT...LON 4235 9765 4237 9762 4237 9756 4235 9758
      4234 9760 4212 9742 4209 9742 4206 9740
      4202 9738 4199 9736 4200 9738 4207 9744
      4209 9744 4218 9753 4219 9752 4224 9758
      4234 9765

$$

DeWald

493 
WGUS83 KOAX 031257
FLSOAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
757 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Nebraska...

  North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce affecting Pierce County.

For the North Fork Elkhorn River...including Pierce...Minor flooding 
is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at water.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.

&&


NEC139-040400-
/O.EXT.KOAX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210904T1200Z/
/PRCN1.1.ER.210901T1932Z.210903T0415Z.210903T1800Z.NO/
757 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet...or 0.5 feet above 
  flood stage.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 
  13.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday 
  afternoon and continue falling to 4.8 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Widespread lowland flooding occurs.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5 
  feet on 04/19/1995.


&&

LAT...LON 4235 9765 4237 9762 4237 9756 4235 9758
      4234 9760 4212 9742 4209 9742 4206 9740
      4202 9738 4199 9736 4200 9738 4207 9744
      4209 9744 4218 9753 4219 9752 4224 9758
      4234 9765

$$

Dergan

943 
WGUS83 KOAX 031618
FLSOAX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1118 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Nebraska...

  North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce affecting Pierce County.

NEC139-031730-
/O.CAN.KOAX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210903T1618Z/
/PRCN1.1.ER.210901T1932Z.210903T0415Z.210903T1442Z.NO/
1118 AM CDT Fri Sep 3 2021

...The Flood Warning for the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce 
has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the North Fork Elkhorn River Near Pierce.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet...or 0.5 feet below 
  flood stage.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.8 feet Wednesday 
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4235 9765 4237 9762 4237 9756 4235 9758
      4234 9760 4212 9742 4209 9742 4206 9740
      4202 9738 4199 9736 4200 9738 4207 9744
      4209 9744 4218 9753 4219 9752 4224 9758
      4234 9765

$$

Dergan

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.