FLOOD INFORMATION | NEBRASKA HAZARDS | NEBRASKA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

FLOOD INFORMATION & HELPFUL LINKS

Flooding can happen quickly and with little warning. Stay informed, know the risks, and be prepared to move to higher ground.

If water enters your home, move to the highest level, attic, or roof.
Listen to a battery-powered radio for emergency updates.
If advised, turn off utilities at the main power switch and close the main gas valve.
If you come into contact with floodwater, wash your hands with soap and clean, disinfected water.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Never walk or drive through floodwater.

Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and two feet can sweep away a vehicle.
If flash flooding is possible, move immediately to higher ground.
If water rises around your vehicle, abandon it only if the water is not moving. Never enter moving water.
Avoid camping or parking near streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rain.

Flood Watch: Be Aware. Conditions are favorable for flooding. Stay alert and be prepared to act.

Flood Warning: Take Action. Flooding is happening or expected soon. Follow instructions from local officials.

Flash Flooding: Flash floods can happen quickly with little or no warning.

During a Flash Flood Watch, stay alert and be ready to evacuate.
During a Flash Flood Warning, act immediately and move to higher ground.
Never drive through flowing water. Watch for flooding at low-water crossings, bridges, and low-lying areas.

211 Need Help? For information about local resources, assistance, or ways to help after a flood, call 211.