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| 20250303172236 | Columbus | NE | Loup River | 03/27/2025 | 2025 | Break-up | 41.415635 | -97.368197 | - | clmn1 | released | Flooding closed route 30 | Ice jam formed on the Loup River near Columbus, NE. |
| 20250225150458 | Smith Falls State Park | NE | Niobrara River | 02/21/2025 | 2025 | Break-up | 42.8906 | -100.29869 | - | - | released | Minor flooding was reported. Ice covered the access road to the Smith Falls State Park campground and the campground as well as access to the falls was closed. | Break-up jam was reported below Smith Falls State Park on the Niobrara River in Nebraska. Planet images from 2/24 show open water and the jam is presumed to be released. |
| 20250219143859 | Blair | NE | MIssouri River | 02/12/2025 | 2025 | Freeze-up | 41.6469 | -96.09523 | - | - | released | No flooding was reported. | Freeze-up jam on the Missouri River upstream of Blair, NE. Location very approximate as of 2/19. Ice backed up as far as Sioux City, IA. |
| 20250128150137 | Fort Calhoun | NE | MIssouri River | 01/21/2025 | 2025 | Break-up | 41.43474 | -95.93038 | - | - | released | No flooding reported. | Ice jam formed near the Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge near Fort Calhoun, NE, and has backed up ice and flows as far upstream as Decatur, NA, about 40 miles away. Reported by Kevin Stamm, Missouri River Basin Water Management. |
| 20250128145721 | Ponca | NE | MIssouri River | 01/21/2025 | 2025 | Break-up | 42.59399 | -96.69801 | - | - | released | No flooding reported. | Ice jam formed near Ponca, NE, on the Missouri River. Reported by Kevin Stamm, Missouri River Basin Water Management. |
| 20250128150834 | South Omaha | NE | MIssouri River | 01/21/2025 | 2025 | Break-up | 41.18087 | -95.84447 | - | - | released | No flooding reported. | Ice jam formed near the Gifford Point Wildlife Management Area in South Omaha, NE. Reported by Kevin Stamm, Missouri River Basin Water Management. |
| 20240208174108 | Scribner | NE | Elkhorn River | 02/05/2024 | 2024 | Break-up | 41.65072 | -96.61544 | - | - | released | Minor flooding was reported in many locations between Scribner and Waterloo, NE. | Ice jam reported near Scribner, NE, on the Elkhorn River. Satellite imagery suggests that this may be several jams extending downstream from Scribner, whose subsequent release around 8 February have rejammed and caused flooding near Waterloo, NE. Released 8 February. |
| 20240215152756 | Norfolk | NE | Elkhorn River | 02/04/2024 | 2024 | Break-up | 41.963166 | -97.337307 | - | - | released | No flooding was reported. | Drone videos shared by Stanton, NE, EM with NOAA showed multiple ice jams between Stanton and Norfolk, NE. No flood products issued. |
| 20240215153034 | Fremont | NE | Platte River | 02/04/2024 | 2024 | Break-up | 41.402492 | -96.500975 | - | - | released | No flooding was reported. | An ice jam formed on the Platte River near Fremont, NE. Jam released about an hour after it formed on 4 Feb. |
| 20240204203241 | Monroe | NE | Loup River | 02/04/2024 | 2024 | Break-up | 41.449655 | -97.466985 | - | - | released | Minor flooding reported near Monroe and Lake Oconee. | Ice jam occurred downstream of Monroe on the Loup River around Ave 355. Released 6 February. |
| 20240204201746 | Oakdale | NE | Elkhorn River | 02/04/2024 | 2024 | Break-up | 42.102581 | -98.016234 | - | - | released | No flooding was reported. | Ice jam occurred between Neligh and Oakdale on the Elkhorn River. Released around 4 February. |
| 20240204204514 | Schuyler | NE | Platte River | 02/02/2024 | 2024 | Break-up | 41.41582 | -97.04759 | - | - | released | Minor flooding was reported. | Ice jam occurred near Schuyler on the Platte River near County Rd 9. Ice jam released 3 Feb. |
| 20240116141545 | Sparks | NE | Niobrara River | 01/15/2024 | 2024 | Freeze-up | 42.899929 | -100.330045 | - | SPKN1 | released | Flooding of nearby Smith Falls Campground is expected. Minor flooding reported. | Ice jam occurred downstream of Berry Bridge Rd Bridge on the Niobrara River near Sparks, NE. Advisory lifted on 20 Jan. |
| 20240102150650 | Lewellen | NE | North Platte River | 12/29/2023 | 2024 | Freeze-up | 41.30102358 | -102.08324432 | - | - | released | Minor flooding was reported. | Ice jam downstream of Lewellen, NE, on the North Platte River. |
| 20230221143809 | Schuyler | NE | Platte River | 02/16/2023 | 2023 | Break-up | 41.41564 | -97.03429 | - | - | released | Reports of minor flooding along north bank of Platte River. | Break up jam occurred just downstream of Schuyler prompting a flood warning. Warning cancelled on 19 Feb. |
| 20230124165814 | North Platte | NE | North Platte River | 01/20/2023 | 2023 | Unknown | 41.115723 | -100.681449 | - | NPTN1 | released | Major flooding of south bank of river including nearby homes/businesses. | Jam formed on 20 Jan below North Platte. Gauge data suggests it released on 24 Jan. |
| 20221227175927 | Omaha | NE | MIssouri River | 12/24/2022 | 2023 | Freeze-up | 41.35365 | -95.95431 | - | - | released | No flooding was reported. | A freeze up jam occurred between Blair and Omaha, an uncommon occurrence likely caused by low flows. Stage below the jam fell 3 ft causing the Omaha Public Power Department to shut down one of its power plants that relied on the river for cooling purposes. Despite a stage rise of 3 ft on the Blair, NE, side of the jam, no flooding is expected. OPPD does not expect anyone to lose power. |
| 20221206174036 | Lewellen | NE | North Platte River | 12/03/2022 | 2023 | Freeze-up | 41.29324 | -101.988764 | - | LEWN1 | released | Minor flooding reported | Gage: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=lewn1&wfo=lbf
Report:
Description
853 WGUS43 KLBF 051441 FLWLBF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Servi_c_e North Platte NE 741 AM MST Mon Dec 5 2022 ...The National Weather Servi_c_e in North Platte NE has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nebraska... North Platte River at Lewellen affecting Keith and Garden Counties. .An ice jam will cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the river. For the North Platte River...including Lewellen...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 815 AM MST. && NEC069-101-061515- /O.NEW.KLBF.FL.W.0001.221205T1441Z-000000T0000Z/ /LEWN1.1.IJ.221203T2146Z.221204T0200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 741 AM MST Mon Dec 5 2022 ...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Platte River at Lewellen. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Moderate flood stage. Flooding may occur around Fairground Street, County Road 46, County Road 199 A and County Road 44 A east of Highway 26. Homes near and along the river may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM MST Monday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM MST Monday was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 8.7 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.7 feet on 06/20/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (5 am MST) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu North Platte River Lewellen 8.0 8.7 Mon 6 am MST 8.7 8.7 8.7 && LAT...LON 4136 10235 4140 10235 4130 10196 4126 10197 $$ Kulik
Advisory ended on 16 December.
New Advisory announced on 2 Jan |
| 20220214140109 | Columbus | NE | Loup River | 02/09/2022 | 2022 | Break-up | 41.425416 | -97.397381 | - | CLMN1 | released | Minor flooding was reported. | Ice jam occurred on the Loup River near the UColumbus, NE. Reports of minor flooding and spike in hydrograph at Columbus AHPS gage on 9 Feb. |
| 20220214140554 | Columbus | NE | Loup River | 02/09/2022 | 2022 | Break-up | 41.446425 | -97.481284 | - | CLMN1 | released | Minor flooding was reported. | Ice jam occurred on the Loup River near Columbus, NE. Reports of minor flooding and spike in hydrograph at Columbus AHPS gage on 9 Feb. |
| 20220208141420 | North Platte | NE | North Platte River | 02/03/2022 | 2022 | Freeze-up | 41.153766 | -100.756902 | - | NPTN1 | released | No flooding reported. | Ice jam formed on the North Platte River at North Platte, Ne. |
| 20220125151754 | Rockville | NE | Middle Loup River | 01/20/2022 | 2022 | Freeze-up | 41.110833 | -98.835631 | - | RCKN1 | released | Minor flooding between Rockville and Loup City, NE. | Ice jam occurred near Rockville, NE on the Middle Loup River. Flood Warning was issued on 20 January 2022 for minor flooding between Rockville and Loup City, NE. Based on flood stage at the Rockville Gage, flooding of nearby agricultural fields may be expected. |
| 20210302174031 | Schuyler | NE | Platte River | 02/26/2021 | 2021 | Break-up | 41.412975 | -97.060345 | - | DNCN1 | released | At 649 AM CST, 2/26/2021, emergency management reported water over Highway 15. | An ice jam was reported on the Platte River near Schuyler, NE. |
| 20210216225310 | Spencer | NE | Niobrara River | 02/12/2021 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 42.808902 | -98.657082 | - | - | released | - | An ice jam was reported along the Niobrara River near Spencer, NE. No flooding was reported. |
| 20210210193017 | Lewellen | NE | North Platte River | 02/10/2021 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 41.316944 | -102.125556 | - | LEWN1 | released | - | An ice jam was reported on the North Platte River in Lewellen, NE. A flood advisory was briefly reported but no flooding was reported. |
| 20210210185345 | Taylor | NE | North Loup River | 02/07/2021 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 41.776944 | -99.379167 | - | TYLN1 | released | - | An ice jam was reported along the North Loup River near Taylor, NE. No flooding was reported. |
| 20210202210846 | Genoa | NE | Loup River | 01/29/2021 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 41.418611 | -97.723611 | - | GELN1 | released | - | An ice jam was reported along the Loup River near Genoa, NE. A flood warning was issued and some minor flooding was reported on low lying farmland in the area. |
| 20210202211033 | Fremont | NE | Platte River | 01/29/2021 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 41.405484 | -96.508261 | - | NBDN1 | released | - | Reports indicated that minor flooding occurred along low-lying surrounding areas. Reports indicated that minor flooding occurred along several roads including Ridge Road, Ridgeland Avenue and Big Island Road. |
| 20210128182837 | North Platte | NE | North Platte River | 01/28/2021 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 41.153889 | -100.758889 | - | NPTN1 | released | No damages were reported. | An ice jam was reported along the North Platte River in North Platte, NE. No flooding was reported. |
| 20210128182346 | Lewellen | NE | North Platte River | 01/27/2021 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 41.316944 | -102.125556 | - | LEWN1 | released | No damages were reported. | An ice jam was reported along the North Platte River near Lewellen, NE, upstream of Lake McConaughy. According to stream gage data, minor flooding briefly occurred. |
| 20210128183314 | Gibbon | NE | Platte River | 01/27/2021 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 40.691296 | -98.848233 | - | KEAN1 | released | No damages were reported. | An ice jam was reported along the north channel of the Platte River south of Gibbon, NE. Minor flooding was reported by first hand observer. |
| 20210105223414 | Lewellen | NE | North Platte River | 12/31/2020 | 2021 | Freeze-up | 41.316944 | -102.125556 | - | lewn1 | released | - | Minor flooding occurred due to ice jams along the river near Lewellen, NE. No damages were reported. |
| 20200219155742 | Fremont | NE | Platte River | 02/15/2020 | 2020 | Unknown | 41.414403 | -96.528039 | - | - | released | - | - |
| 20200204220914 | Scribner | NE | Elkhorn River | 02/03/2020 | 2020 | Unknown | 41.708144 | -96.688187 | - | - | released | - | - |
| 20200121221507 | Sherman | NE | Middle Loup River | 01/19/2020 | 2020 | Freeze-up | 41.26975 | -98.988689 | - | - | released | - | - |
| 20200107203027 | Lewellen | NE | North Platte River | 12/31/2019 | 2020 | Break-up: no flooding | 41.316944 | -102.125556 | - | LEWN1 | released | - | Minor flooding occurred due to ice jams along the river near Lewellen, NE. No damages were reported. |
| 20190319181542 | Fremont | NE | Platte River | 03/14/2019 | 2019 | Break-up | - | - | - | LESN1 | Causing Flooding | - | At 1049 AM CDT, emergency management reported a surge of floodwaters traveling down the Platte River related to a recent ice jam breakup. Floodwaters will quickly rise 4 to 5 feet along the Platte River and will quickly flood locations immediately adjacent to the river. Residents please to quickly evacuate and move to higher ground now! This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for area around the Platte River from Schuyler to Ashland, and is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.* Some locations that will experience flooding include...Fremont, Ashland, Valley, North Bend, Yutan, Inglewood, Morse Bluff, Leshara, Rogers, Two Rivers State Recreation Area, Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, Camp Eagle and Camp Cedars. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 428 and 430. A man drowned in Fremont County after he and two passengers got their car trapped in the flood water.
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| 20190319181302 | Crawford | NE | White River | 03/14/2019 | 2019 | Break-up | - | - | - | - | Causing Flooding | - | At 227 PM MDT, emergency management reported an ice jam and heavy rain causing minor flooding on the White River near Crawford and near Whitney. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chadron, Crawford, Chadron Airport and Whitney.
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| 20190319181836 | Ravenna | NE | South Loup River | 03/13/2019 | 2019 | Break-up | - | - | - | RVNN1 | Causing Flooding | - | At 823 AM CDT, both the Mud Creek and the South Loup River were flooding, with water flooding areas south of Highway 2 in Buffalo County. An ice jam was reported at the bridge crossing the river in Ravenna.
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| 20190305153720 | Lewellen | NE | North Platte River | 03/03/2019 | 2019 | Freeze-up | - | - | - | LEWN1 | Not Flooding | - | - |
| 20190305154023 | Lisco | NE | North Platte River | 03/02/2019 | 2019 | Freeze-up | - | - | - | LSON1 | Not Flooding | - | - |
| 20190219160706 | Lisco | NE | North Platte River | 02/19/2019 | 2019 | Freeze-up | 41.49 | -102.624722 | - | - | Not Flooding | - | - |
| 20190212203526 | Lewellen | NE | North Platte River | 02/10/2019 | 2019 | Unknown | 41.316944 | -102.125556 | - | - | Not Flooding | - | - |
| 20190212202302 | North Platte | NE | North Platte River | 02/07/2019 | 2019 | Break-up | 41.154167 | -100.758889 | - | - | Not Flooding | - | - |
| 20190212203407 | Grand Island | NE | Platte River | 02/07/2019 | 2019 | Break-up | 40.82041111 | -98.34036389 | - | - | Causing Flooding | - | - |
| 20190205220606 | Columbus | NE | Platte River | 02/05/2019 | 2019 | Break-up | 41.39819722 | -97.28140556 | - | - | Causing Flooding | - | - |
| 20190129212255 | Gibbon | NE | Platte River | 01/25/2019 | 2019 | Unknown | 40.71593056 | -98.73498056 | - | - | Not Flooding | - | - |
| 20190122175124 | Clearwater | NE | Elkhorn River | 01/20/2019 | 2019 | Freeze-up | 42.15973611 | -98.12662778 | - | - | Released | - | - |
| 20190102095141 | Rockville | NE | Middle Loup River | 12/31/2018 | 2019 | Freeze-up | 41.110833 | -98.835631 | - | RCKN1 | Not Flooding | - | - |
| 20190101232346 | North Platte | NE | North Platte River | 12/28/2018 | 2019 | Freeze-up | 41.154167 | -100.758889 | - | NPTN1 | Not Flooding | - | - |