Johnson Pawnee County Emergency Management

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08/16/2026

We should see a break from showers and storms by this afternoon and evening, but storm chances return Monday and Tuesday, with potential for some severe storms. You'll want to keep an eye on the weather both days.

*****UPDATE*****641 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026..FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion ...
08/16/2026

*****UPDATE*****641 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
..FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of southeast Nebraska,
including the following areas, Johnson, Nemaha and Richardson.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.

550 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
..FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...East Central Gage County in southeastern Nebraska...
Southeastern Johnson County in southeastern Nebraska...
Nemaha County in southeastern Nebraska...
Northern Pawnee County in southeastern Nebraska...
Northwestern Richardson County in southeastern Nebraska...

* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 548 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Auburn, Humboldt, Peru, Table Rock, Stella, Shubert, Nemaha,
Brownville, Elk Creek, Burchard, Liberty, Lewiston, Steinauer,
The Highway 62 and 105 Junction, Kirkmans Cove Recreation Area,
Howe, Brownville State Recreation Area and Indian Cave State
Park.
- weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

08/15/2026

Nebraska Department of Transportation cameras are showing that patchy dense fog has developed in the area this morning. It is expected to linger through around 9 or 10 AM this morning. Take it slow if you encounter fog.

08/15/2026

We'll likely see on and off showers and storms through the day, with potential for some stronger to isolated severe storms this afternoon and evening. Keep an eye on the weather, especially if you have outdoor plans.

08/14/2026

This weekend starts soggy with additional showers and storms on Saturday. There will be a low chance of strong to severe storms as well. Skies begin to clear out on Sunday as we begin to dry out.

Scammers often target students through fake links, login pages, and “urgent” messages. Please remind your child to only ...
08/14/2026

Scammers often target students through fake links, login pages, and “urgent” messages. Please remind your child to only use school-approved websites, avoid clicking unfamiliar links, and never share personal or login information online. If something looks suspicious, encourage them to tell you or a teacher right away.

08/14/2026

There is a conditional threat for storms this afternoon and evening for areas along and east of the Mid Missouri Valley. However, clouds and morning storms could affect afternoon storm chances. If storms can form, they could be severe with damaging winds, hail, and an isolated tornado.

08/14/2026

Marginal Risk for severe storms overnight with a greater concern for heavy rain and flooding. Flooding can be difficult to spot at night, so make sure you take it slow with your headlights on, and never drive through flooded roads.

Remind your child to use school-approved sites, keep passwords private, and avoid unfamiliar links while working online....
08/13/2026

Remind your child to use school-approved sites, keep passwords private, and avoid unfamiliar links while working online. A quick check-in during homework time helps keep them safe.

08/13/2026

There is a marginal risk of severe weather for most of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. There is a slight risk for portions of west central Iowa. Strong to severe thunderstorms may redevelop later this afternoon. The primary risks are damaging winds and flooding rainfall.

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68450

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