Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today
MERRICK CO. — A Flood Warning remains in effect for parts Merrick, Nance and Polk counties as runoff from heavy rainfall this week continues to work its way downstream.
According to the National Weather Service – Hastings, the warning remains in effect until 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28.
“Low-water crossings may still be inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems,” per NWS Hastings, “Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.”
It was noted that during the morning hours on Friday, river gages near Silver Creek indicated flooding was ongoing and the crest has yet to pass eastern Merrick County.
Impacts to the following streams and drainages are expected: South Channel Platte River, Prairie Slough, Warm Slough, Moores Creek, Silver Creek, Elk Creek, Wood River, Loup River, Prairie Creek, Platte River and Clear Creek.
Central City, Clarks, Chapman and Archer could experience flooding throughout the warning duration.
