Heavy rainfall from repeated thunderstorms in late September caused a number of rivers in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa to go into flood. Much of the flooding was minor, but flooding along the Salt Creek and associated tributaries was more significant and in some locations exceeded 100 and 200 year return intervals.

Flood in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-14 04:34:00 to 02-OCT-14 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHESTAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall at the end of September caused the Turkey Creek to go into flood. The river rose above flood stage in the early morning on the 1st, crested in the early afternoon on the 1st, and fell below flood stage in the morning of the 2nd. The river flooding was minor and mainly confined to low-lying areas along the river.

Flood in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-14 01:10:00 to 01-OCT-14 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall at the end of September caused the Salt Creek and many of it's tributaries to go into flood. The flooding included the main stem of the Salt Creek, Little Salt Creek, and Stevens Creek. The creek is a fast response creek and rose above flood stage early in the morning on the 1st, crested in most locations during the early morning hours and fell below flood stage by afternoon or early evening. Most of the flooding along the system was minor, but the flooding along the main stem of the Salt Creek at Greenwood reached major stage. The flooding along the system was at a return interval of 100 years, and in some spots it was a 200 year flood. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding.

Flood in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-14 18:15:00 to 01-OCT-14 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBRASKA CITY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall at the end of September caused the Missouri River to go into flood. The river rose above flood stage in the afternoon on the 1st, crested and fell below flood stage that evening. The river flooding was minor and mainly confined to low-lying areas along the river.

Flood in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-14 14:18:00 to 03-OCT-14 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAUL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall at the end of September caused the Missouri River to go into flood. The river rose above flood stage in the afternoon on the 1st, crested on the evening of the 2nd, and fell below flood stage on the evening of the 3rd. The river flooding was minor and mainly confined to low-lying areas along the river.

Flood in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-14 19:46:00 to 03-OCT-14 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall at the end of September caused the Missouri River to go into flood. The river rose above flood stage in the afternoon on the 1st, crested on the afternoon of the 2nd, and fell below flood stage on the evening of the 3rd. The river flooding was minor and mainly confined to low-lying areas along the river.

Flood in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-14 03:16:00 to 01-OCT-14 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRETE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall at the end of September caused the Big Blue River to go into flood. The river rose above flood stage in the early morning on the 1st, crested that morning, and fell below flood stage in the afternoon. The river flooding was minor and mainly confined to low-lying areas along the river.

Flood in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 01-OCT-14 09:21:00 to 02-OCT-14 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRETE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall at the end of September caused the Wahoo Creek to go into flood. The creek rose above flood stage in the early morning on the 1st, crested in the early afternoon on the 1st, and fell below flood stage that evening. The river flooding was minor and mainly confined to low-lying areas along the river.