Worst flooding in history of Nebraska, damage surpasses 1.3 billion

Worst flooding in history of Nebraska, damage surpasses 1.3 billion

A state of emergency is in effect in Nebraska after massive floods triggered by rapid snowmelt, ice-covered rivers and heavy rain dumped by major late-winter storm. More heavy rain is expected in the region by the end of the week. The financial impact could be more…

One of Omaha’s wettest days on record, widespread flash flooding, Nebraska

One of Omaha’s wettest days on record, widespread flash flooding, Nebraska

As of 15:00 CDT on August 20, the Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska received 156.2 mm (6.15 inches) of rain, making it the fourth-wettest day in the city since record-keeping began in 1887. The city's wettest day on record was August 7, 1999, with 164 mm (6.46…

Lingering floods in Eastern Nebraska

Lingering floods in Eastern Nebraska

At the beginning of August 2011, flood waters were slowly receding along the Missouri River in eastern Nebraska. On August 3, 2011, the Advanced Hydrological Prediction Service (AHPS) of the U.S. National Weather Service reported moderate flooding at multiple