In effect from Tuesday, Feb 10 2026 2:13 AM - Tuesday, Feb 10 2026 12:00 PM
Issued by NWS Hastings NE
What:
Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
Where:
Portions of central and south central Nebraska, including
the following counties, in central Nebraska, Merrick. In south
central Nebraska, Hall and Hamilton.
When:
Until noon CST Tuesday.
Impacts:
Minor flooding in low-lying areas and pastures/fields
along the Platte River.
Additional Details:
- At 158 AM CST, within the last 24 hours, National Weather
Service personnel and the public reported an ice jam within
one of the channels of the Platte River southeast of Grand
Island, with the jam centered in an area between South Locust
Street and Highway 34. Minor flooding has already occurred,
and will likely continue in this area through at least
sometime Tuesday.
- Please note that the duration and extent of ice jam flooding
is difficult to predict, as ice jams can develop and break
free with little notice, causing water levels to fluctuate up
to a few feet in a short time.
- Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Low lying areas and pasture/farm ground adjacent to the
Platte River in rural Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick Counties.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
