During

What you need to know when flooding is imminent.
Being "Red Cross Ready" is one way to ensure those you care about are prepared for an emergency. If you have one, be sure to follow your emergency plan. You may not always be together when these events take place and should have plans for making sure you are able to contact and find one another.

Safety During a Flood Event

The following links provides tips on how to remain safe during a flood event.

Do Not Drive Through Water

Over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water
Basement Collapse
During a flood hydrostatic forces can build up on basement foundations walls. This can cause a basement to collapse.
Preparing for an Evacuation
Road Closures


Turn Around, Don't Drown.

Follow the National Weather Service during heavy storms for updates on flash flooding.

Monitoring a threat

Beyond the local news, and public broadcast system, the following links provide current information on flooding.
Real-time streamflow and flood conditions
7-day hourly forecast - NOAA
Madison County, NE 2010

Madison County, Nebraska 2010. Road closures are common during and after floods.
Car submerged at Saddlecreek in Omaha 2008

Omaha, Nebraska 2008. Intersection of Saddlecreek Rd. and Dodge Street. A car is submerged during flash flooding following heavy rains.
Basements collapse from water pressure

Basement walls can collapse under hydrostatic force. Photo Skydell Contracting.