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Ice jams continue to create flood concerns on several Nebraska rivers and minor flooding is reported. National Weather Service Meteorologist Van DeWold says the area is extremely lucky as most of the heavy rain will not target the river area. There is flooding along the Platte and Elkhorn Rivers however the majority of the rain will pass eastern Nebraska.

The Elkhorn River is causing problems near North Bend, Ashland, West Point and Fremont.

Highway 32 is closed near West Point because of flooding and water neared a levy late last night. Also, along the Platte River near Big Island Road, an evacuation of several homes took place due to water over the roadway. Also, residents living near Vencil’s Island in Sarpy County were asked to leave due to flooding Wednesday.

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Four rescued after falling through thin ice

by Karla James 03/10/10 1:47 PM

Authorities say two young boys were on a pond near 183rd and Harrison chasing geese when both fell through the ice. A woman and her teenage daughter were walking in the area saw the ice give and the boys plunge into the freezing cold water. Marty Rentschler and his wife saw the ordeal from their [...]

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Ice Jams lead to flooding in the state

by Karla James 03/9/10 6:00 PM

Flooding is a huge concern right now and the National Weather Service wants people to take the possibility serious.
“We have issued a flood advisory for most of the Elkhorn and Platte Rivers from about Interstate 80 upstream.”
Meteorologist Brian Miller says ice jams are causing some of the problems.
“There are some local ice jams that are [...]

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Weather “spotter” training courses launched statewide

by Matt Kelley 03/4/10 4:00 AM

Even though there’s still plenty of snow on the ground, the National Weather Service wants Nebraskans to start thinking about severe weather in the spring and summer. Each year meteorologists travel the state to provide training courses for people who want to be storm spotters.
Meteorologist John Hinsberger says all the technology they have available doesn’t [...]

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Weather delays Sandhill Cranes migration

by Karla James 02/26/10 1:04 PM

Some people are starting to wonder where are the Sandhill Cranes. Greg Wagner is spokesman for Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says they are on the way. The rough winter even has the birds a bit confused and their migration has been delayed due to the weather.
Several flocks have arrived along the central Platte valley [...]

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