⚠️ Flash Flood Warning – Dawes, NE; Sioux, NE – Friday, September 18, 2026

Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 9:12PM MDT until September 18 at 11:15PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Details

FFWCYS

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
The South Fork Burn Scar in…
Western Dawes County in the panhandle of Nebraska…
East Central Sioux County in the panhandle of Nebraska…

* Until 1115 PM MDT.

* At 912 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the South Fork Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of
rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result
in debris flow moving through the Soldier Creek and the White River
drainages. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and
other loose materials.

HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the
South Fork Burn Scar.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Flooding of areas in and around the South Fork Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
Crawford, Fort Robinson State Park and Soldier Creek Campground.

Instructions

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks…streams…and ditches
in the South Fork Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters…climb to safety.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.