…The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Nebraska…
North Platte River at North Platte affecting Lincoln County.
For the North Platte River below Kingsley Dam, including North
Platte…minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…North Platte River at North Platte.
* WHEN…From this afternoon to early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…At 6.3 feet, Minor flooding continues along the south
side of the river. Homes in rural areas may begin to experience
septic issues, with flooding of crawl spaces and cellars possible.
Water begins to back up normally dry channels, flooding
agricultural land. At this level on the north side of the river,
water will begin to flow along North River Road upstream from the
substation. Groundwater levels will begin to rise and some minor
ponding of water may begin behind the stockyards and in other low
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 6.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
– Action stage is 5.5 feet.
– Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood