Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

2025 Spring Flood Outlook

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What is the Spring Flood Outlook?

The spring season is typically the season with the highest risk for river flooding. Thus, the National Weather Service determines flood risk across the country and provides the Spring Flood and Water Resources Outlook at this time every year. This outlook contains information about the potential for flooding throughout the spring months. The information can help decision makers and those with river interests prepare, in order to protect life and property.

Release Schedule

Thursday, March 13, 2025 (click for the latest update)

Additional Information:

River Level and Forecast Information
Flood Safety
Turn Around Don't Drown

Note that the outlooks provided by NWS Omaha address only the NWS Omaha service area of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For outlooks covering the rest of Nebraska and Iowa, refer to the following NWS offices:

Western Nebraska: NWS North Platte, NE -- https://www.weather.gov/lbf/
Central Nebraska: NWS Hastings, NE -- https://www.weather.gov/gid
Northwest Iowa/Northeast Nebraska: https://www.weather.gov/fsd
Central Iowa: NWS Des Moines, IA -- https://www.weather.gov/dmx/

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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

NWS Omaha Spring Flood Outlook

2025 Spring Flood Outlook