Lincoln Parks and Trails Impacted by Storm Flooding

Lincoln residents are being urged to use caution when visiting parks and trails after Wednesday’s storms left standing water, mud, debris and water damage. Several locations are temporarily closed or impassable, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation Public Information Officer Kat Schlueter told KLIN News floodwater could conceal additional hazards.

Historic rainfall causes flooding around UNL

After a record-breaking rainfall Wednesday, parts of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus were left flooded. Lincoln received over six inches of rain, breaking a record of 5.45 inches in 1910, according to The Weather Channel. Antelope Creek caused flooding next to the Bob Devaney Sports Center, according to Lincoln Journal...

Pillen declares emergency for southeast Nebraska after heavy rain, severe flooding

LINCOLN — Southeast Nebraska is under a state of emergency following heavy rain and severe flooding as state officials assess damage to potentially apply for federal support. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen declared the emergency Thursday afternoon while surveying affected areas in northern Lancaster County, as first reported by 10/11...

Historic rainfall, flooding in Lancaster County - Noon Coverage

Historic rainfall, flooding in Lancaster County - Noon Coverage.

City of Beatrice evacuating campground

BEATRICE – Facing consecutive days of rain and a flood watch, some campers were having to pull up stakes, in southeast Nebraska. The City of Beatrice ordered a Chautauqua Park campground be evacuated as a precaution due to the possibility of flooding. "We are, with the City of Beatrice,...

Historic downpour triggers flooding, rescues across Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - More than a dozen people were rescued or helped by Lincoln first responders after a historic downpour of rain brought widespread flooding to southeastern Nebraska Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The Nebraska State Patrol said troopers performed 71 motorist assists across the state after the record...

Devastating flooding hits Waverly, forcing tractor rescues and threatening crops

The Waverly community is grappling with devastating floodwaters after a record amount of rainfall swept through southeast Nebraska, forcing water rescues and threatening local crops.

Historic downpour triggers flooding, rescues across Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - More than a dozen people were rescued or helped by Lincoln first responders after a historic downpour of rain brought widespread flooding to southeastern Nebraska Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The Nebraska State Patrol said troopers performed 71 motorist assists across the state after the record...

Heavy Rain Leads to Numerous Water Rescues, Evacuations

Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews rescued two people from flooded vehicles by boat and helped approximately 20 people leave businesses near 11th Street and Cornhusker Highway during Wednesday night’s heavy rain. LFR’s MJ Lierman told KLIN News Thursday morning that crews handled about a dozen vehicle-related calls between roughly...

Flood warning still in effect through the evening, but drier weather starts NOW!

Flood Warning for creeks/rivers until Thursday evening. A flood warning remains in effect for the Salt Creek from Lincoln to Ashland until 8 PM Thursday evening. The Papillion creek will also be under a flood warning from Papillion to La Platte and Offutt AFB until 8 PM this evening. 4.5"...

Rotation Strengthens in Storm Near Springfield, NE

Tracking ended: The storm 2 miles west-northwest of Boys Town, NE is no longer being tracked as of 11:37 p.m. CDT. This storm was tracked from 11:14 p.m. to 11:37 p.m. CDT. It traveled about 20 miles, from near Louisville, NE to near Boys Town, NE. Its highest Storm Threat...

Flooding closes 48th and Cornhusker

Heavy rain causes flooding at Concordia, in Seward and Plum Creek

Water enters a basement lounge in Schuelke Hall during the storm. Seward received heavy rain on Wednesday night and early Thursday, leading to flooding in the basement of Concordia’s Schuelke dorm, while Plum Creek and Lincoln Creeks overflowed their banks. The Seward area received about 4.8 inches of rain...

Nebraska floods: Gov. Pillen signs disaster declaration

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Gov. Jim Pillen has signed a disaster declaration for areas affected by Wednesday night’s flooding. “The governor has been continually briefed on damage assessments and has ordered state resources to be made available to meet any needs,” his spokeswoman told us Thursday afternoon. Omaha...

Rusty’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Lighter showers today before fantastic fall air moves in

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A narrow swath of 2″ to as much as 8″ of rain fell in the metro and surrounding area over the last 48 hours. Most of it fell last night and caused the flooding issues late Wednesday night. Now today we’ll see spotty light...

Drivers urged to avoid flooded roads tonight and Thursday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Lancaster County. Lancaster County Engineer Pam Dingman is urging drivers to use extreme caution around flooded roads tonight and tomorrow as heavy rain moves into the area. Barricades went up at 48th and Cornhusker around...

Recent rains raise concerns for southeast Nebraska farmers this harvest season

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After several years of sustained drought across the state, the pendulum has swung the other way for some Nebraska farmers this harvest season. In southeast Nebraska, fields that were once dry and stunted are now saturated with an abundance of water, at a critical time when producers need to start bringing in the fall crop to sell.

Nebraska floods: Gov. Pillen signs disaster declaration

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Gov. Jim Pillen has signed a disaster declaration for areas affected by Wednesday night’s flooding. “The governor has been continually briefed on damage assessments and has ordered state resources to be made available to meet any needs,” his spokeswoman told us Thursday afternoon. Omaha...