A watch has being issued for the Platte, Elkhorn, and Loup rivers
due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due
to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers,
especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the
potential for rapidly rising water.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central
Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.
In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce,
Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass.
* WHEN…Through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS…The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises
of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can
cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short
time period and without much notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Ice breakup and movement has started in the Loup River, with
an ice jam and minor flooding already being reported near
Columbus. This usually indicates breakup in the Platte River
is imminent.