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Next several days are filled with seasonal air and sunshine in Omaha
Sunday will be similar to Saturday, minus the breeze. Highs will climb into the low 70s under a sunshine-filled sky. Sunday night we get cool, with Omaha dropping into the mid-40s, while some spots north of Omaha could flirt with the 30s. However, no frost is expected, and any potential for frost will have to wait until sometime next week. (Omaha's average first frost is October 6).
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Roca Berry Farm closes due to heavy rain
ROCA, Neb. (KOLN) - Roca Berry Farm announced that they will be closed Thursday due to heavy rain. “The good news — it looks like we have a beautiful fall weekend heading our way,” a Roca Berry Farm spokesperson said on Facebook. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for some fall fun. See you all soon.”
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‘A 100-year event’: Dozens rescued from record flooding in Omaha; mudslides close roads
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha emergency crews rescued dozens of people Thursday morning from flooding as waters reached depths of 8 feet in some areas of the metro area. “The National Weather Service tells us the Missouri River jumped three feet from the rain in Omaha, which is significant. They also say we are set to dry out over the next week, which us also important,” Mayor John Ewing Jr. said in a live update later that morning.
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Lincoln Diverts Wastewater Into Salt Creek After Heavy Rain
Lincoln temporarily diverted a portion of its wastewater flow into Salt Creek early Thursday after heavy rainfall caused extremely high flows into the city’s sewer collection system and treatment facility. The diversion occurred from about 1 to 5 a.m. at the Theresa Street Water Resource Recovery Facility near North 27th Street and Kimco Court.
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‘A 100 year event’: Rain brings water rescues in Omaha, historic rainfall in Lincoln
Nebraska’s largest cities were drying out Thursday following a night of historic rainfall. Flash flooding left several people stranded as cars were swept away in Omaha and Lincoln. More than 50 people were rescued by boat in an Omaha neighborhood and several roads were impassable early Thursday. So far, no deaths or serious injuries have been reported.
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BNSF hit by severe weather in Southwest and Nebraska
BNSF Railway is continuing recovery after flooding at two locations on its system this week. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the railroad reported service disruptions in the Lincoln, Neb., area after 4 to 5 inches of rain fell in a few hours led to widespread flooding. High water disrupted operations at the railroad’s Lincoln Yard, with [...] Read More...
News Channel Nebraska
Over banks, through weekend
BEATRICE – Southeast Nebraska is getting a much-needed break from the rain, but high water remains on rivers and creeks. In Beatrice, the Big Blue River was a couple feet above flood stage early Friday, at around 18 feet. A flood warning remains on the river in Beatrice through Tuesday morning.
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Rivers, streams topping banks in Southeast Nebraska
BEATRICE – Flood warnings were extended today for rivers in southeast Nebraska, following torrential overnight rains that added to already saturated ground. Warnings were in place for the Big Blue River affecting the Seward, Crete, Beatrice and Barneston areas…..and for the Little Blue River near Fairbury. Lowland flooding...
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Flooding closes parks and trails across Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several Lincoln parks and trails are temporarily closed or have limited access following flooding from the Sept. 30 storms. The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is advising people to use caution around parks and trails that may have standing water, mud, debris or other storm damage.
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City of Beatrice prepares for possible flooding after torrential rain
BEATRICE, Neb. (KLKN) – While the City of Beatrice is still under flood watch after torrential rains, the Beatrice Fire and Rescue Department is staying well prepared. Fire Chief Brian Daake showed Channel 8 on Thursday the boats in their fire house, ready to go. He also explained the...
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Devastating flooding hits Waverly, forcing tractor rescues and threatening crops
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Historic rainfall swamps Lincoln, sets all-time daily record
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A historic deluge of rain pounded southeastern Nebraska Wednesday evening and night, leaving behind record-breaking rainfall totals and widespread flooding concerns across the region. The Lincoln Airport recorded 6.15 inches of rain Wednesday, shattering the all-time daily rainfall record of 5.45 inches set more than a...
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Heavy rain brings flooding to Lincoln, several overnight responses from LFR
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Torrential rainfall brought flash flooding to Lincoln late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Lincoln Fire and Rescue called out to several water rescues overnight. From the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities camera, several boat rescues could be seen at the 11th St. and Cornhusker Hwy. intersection.
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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.
Daily Nebraskan
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...