Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 3:50:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 1:01:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 1:01:15 AM UTC

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Flood Warning — NWS Hastings NE

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Flood Warning issued November 5 at 9:50AM CST until November 6 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Hastings NE

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NWS issued a flood warning for central Merrick County, Nebraska, until 9:00 AM CST on November 6. The source reports flooding ongoing or imminent, with water levels at Silver Creek slowly falling and no additional rainfall expected.

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Affected location: Central Merrick County, Nebraska
NWS issued a flood warning for central Merrick County, Nebraska, until 9:00 AM CST on November 6.

Illustrative image: River Leam, north of Leamington Hastings (4) Looking along the River Leam near Leamington Hastings at the point where it swings to the north. — Andy F/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The source reports flooding affecting rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations in central Merrick County.

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Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Warning issued November 5 at 9:50AM CST until November 6 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Hastings NE

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