{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.802ea1e46e4893c5aeebe7fdb912ef00d52ef45c.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued May 18 at 5:42PM CDT until May 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.802ea1e46e4893c5aeebe7fdb912ef00d52ef45c.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Omaha/Valley NE"},"word_count":195,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued May 18 at 5:42PM CDT until May 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Gage, NE; Jefferson, NE\n**Issued by:** NWS Omaha/Valley NE\n**Sent:** 2026-05-18T17:42:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-18T17:42:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-18T20:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 542 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing\nheavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain\nhave fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour.\nAdditional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned\narea. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Law enforcement reported.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nBeatrice, Fairbury, Plymouth, Diller, Endicott, Jansen, Steele\nCity, Harbine, Ellis, Rock Creek Station State Historical Park, Cub\nCreek Recreational Area, Homestead National Historical Park, Camp\nJefferson and Crystal Springs Campground.\n\nAdditional rain is moving through the warned area, which could lead\nto additional flooding.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles."}