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Flood — Saunders, NE

Oct 7, 2017

Two heavy rainfall events occurred on the 6th and 7th of the month. No flash flood warnings were issued however significant river flooding occurred along the N.F. Elkhorn River, Wahoo Creek and the Missouri River. Of these rivers the flooding was most significant along the N.F. Elkhorn River where moderate flooding was reported. This led to significant lowland flooding which included many county roads in Pierce County. In the town of Pierce the river reached the toe of the levee. Minor flooding

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 725167). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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