Hoiatused, Interchange 1B

Flood Watch issued June 22 at 6:06AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Nebraska...Missouri... Missouri River Near Blair affecting Harrison, Pottawattamie and Washington Counties. Missouri River At Nebraska City affecting Otoe and Fremont Counties. Missouri River At Omaha affecting Pottawattamie, Sarpy and Douglas Counties. Missouri River At Brownville affecting Atchison and Nemaha Counties. Missouri River At Decatur affecting Monona and Burt Counties. Missouri River At Rulo affecting Richardson and Holt Counties. Missouri River at Plattsmouth affecting Mills and Cass Counties. .Very heavy rainfall occurred in eastern South Dakota and northwest Iowa Thursday night. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches were common over a large area with some areas reporting over 7 inches of rain or more. The runoff from this rain could potentially bring the Missouri River, below Gavins Point Dam, well into flood stage. More rain occurred last night, only worsening the situation. Due to the large amount of water coming down the river, the river will not crest until mid to late next week with some locations reaching moderate flood stage. * WHAT...Flooding is expected. * WHERE...Missouri River at Omaha. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 32.5 feet, Floodwaters are reaching areas near Council Bluffs, specifically near Interstate 29, miler marker 56. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.5 feet...or 6.5 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. River forecast graphics are available at water.noaa.gov.