Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

2025 Spring Flood Outlook

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What is the Spring Flood Outlook?

The spring season is typically the season with the highest risk for river flooding. Thus, the National Weather Service determines flood risk across the country and provides the Spring Flood and Water Resources Outlook at this time every year. This outlook contains information about the potential for flooding throughout the spring months. The information can help decision makers and those with river interests prepare, in order to protect life and property.

Release Schedule

Thursday, March 13, 2025 (click for the latest update)

Additional Information:

River Level and Forecast Information
Flood Safety
Turn Around Don't Drown

Note that the outlooks provided by NWS Omaha address only the NWS Omaha service area of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For outlooks covering the rest of Nebraska and Iowa, refer to the following NWS offices:

Western Nebraska: NWS North Platte, NE -- https://www.weather.gov/lbf/
Central Nebraska: NWS Hastings, NE -- https://www.weather.gov/gid
Northwest Iowa/Northeast Nebraska: https://www.weather.gov/fsd
Central Iowa: NWS Des Moines, IA -- https://www.weather.gov/dmx/

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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

NWS Omaha Spring Flood Outlook

2025 Spring Flood Outlook