Flash Flood Warning Issued for Boone County in Nebraska

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Boone County in Nebraska.

Flash Flood Warning

The warning was issued at 12:02 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

Potential Impact

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Cedar Rapids, Primrose and The Highway 14 And 56 Junction

Areas Affected

The warning covers Boone County in Nebraska.

Safety Information

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