Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. Read More >

Overview

Minor flooding is possible long the Platte River due to heavy rainfall and snow melt in the mountains. The reservoirs upstream from the Platte River have increased releases to manage the amount of incoming water.


Rivers and Streams - Click HERE to interact	Observed 24 hr Precipitation - Click HERE to interact	Flood Safety - Click HERE for National Tips Click Image to Enlarge

Flooding
Precipitation & Temperature
Snow Pack
Reservoir Data

Flooding:

People living along the Platte River will want to watch for rising water and move livestock and other necessities to higher ground.

Platte River Hydrographs

Click on Hydrograph to expand image, click on text below each image to see stage impacts and historic crests.

Brady	Cozad
Brady, Nebraska - Click Here to go to AHPS	Cozad, Nebraska - Click Here to go to AHPS
Kearney	Grand Island
Kearney, Nebraska - Click Here to go to AHPS	Grand Island, Nebraska - Click Here to go to AHPS

Duncan

Duncan, Nebraska - Click Here to go to AHPS

Precipitation & Temperature:

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Expected Rainfall Accumulation next 24 hours	Expected Rainfall Accumulation Through ~72 hours

6 to 10 Days	8 to 14 Days

Temperature Outlook 6 to 10 Days	Temperature Outlook 8 to 14 Days

Snow Pack

Wyoming and Colorado (North and South Platte)
Snow Pack as a Percent of Median

Wyoming Basin Outlook Report - Click Here

Colorado Snowpack Basin Report - Click Here

Upper North Platte River Basin Water Content
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Red Line = Current Snow Water Content (inches)
Black Line = Statistical Average Snow Water Content
Thin Dark Blue Line = Projection Based on "Wettest" Climatological Outcome
Thin Red Line = Projection Based on "Driest" Climatological Outcome
Dark Grey Shaded Area = Records

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Wyoming Water Resources Data System Page (WRDS)