Flood Watch Issued as Up to Five Inches of Rain Could Fall Across Eastern Nebraska

Heaviest rainfall expected Tuesday and Wednesday nights; forecasters also monitoring potential severe storms. A prolonged period of heavy rain could bring flooding to Lincoln and much of eastern Nebraska this week, with the National Weather Service forecasting widespread rainfall totals of two to four inches and isolated amounts exceeding five inches.

Rain to begin today, flood watch until Thursday

A couple of areas are already in full swing with the showers, some of those rainfall rates up to 4 inches an hour. Expect more widespread rainfall as we head into our Tuesday afternoon and into the overnight hours. The flood watch is in effect from now until Thursday PM.

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.

More heavy rain around Omaha this week, flooding possible

Things will be dry, just a little humid around Omaha for Monday evening with temps in the mid 60s overnight. There may be a few areas of patchy fog to begin Tuesday morning. Tuesday morning so far looks fairly dry, but by late morning the rain starts to move in, becoming more widespread in the afternoon and evening. There may be a few rumbles of thunder, too. The rain could be heavy at times Tuesday night with more than 1.00" of rain possible Tuesday night.

Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Flood Watch begins Tuesday, heavy rain likely midweek

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you need to get your grass cut, do it Monday evening! Your yard might stay wet until Friday in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Rounds of rain and storms through the middle of the week have prompted a Flood Watch from Tuesday evening through Thursday.

Foggy start to Monday, but Omaha stays dry until widespread rain returns Tuesday

Due to the moisture around, we could wake up to patchy fog on Monday, but the rest of the day looks partly sunny and near average in the mid-70s. We may start Tuesday dry and cloudy before rain moves in through the afternoon along a cold front, and lasts into the night. Highs will be in the low 70s.

More rain in the forecast Tuesday and Wednesday before drying out the rest of the week

(Dakota News Now) - We’re waking up to another rainy and gloomy morning. Showers and thunderstorms will continue to move through the area throughout morning hours, especially in southeastern parts of the viewing area. Portions of far southeastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa are in a level 1 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall for today. Pockets of 1-2 inches of rain will still be possible in our farthest south and eastern counties, and rain totals increase if you’re heading toward Omaha or Des Moines. Make sure to have a way to get watches and warnings for any minor flooding issues. Highs will reach the 60s in the southeast but it’ll be a little warmer in central and northeastern South Dakota where temperatures will reach the lower to middle 70s along with a few breaks in the clouds. We may actually see the sun today in our western and northern counties!

Updated: Area Rain Totals for September 26

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Heavy Rain Targets Nebraska and Western Iowa This Saturday With Omaha Seeing Nearly 2 Inches and Grand Island Topping Nearly 3 Inches

OMAHA, NE — Heavy rain is targeting Nebraska and western Iowa this Saturday, with forecast rainfall totals valid through 1 PM Central Time showing widespread heavy precipitation across a broad swath of the region. Omaha is projected to see approximately 1.67 inches of rain, while Grand Island to the west is forecast to receive an even higher total of 2.76 inches as the system moves through the area.

Record Fall Rain & Unprecedented “Super El Niño”: Winter Forecast Wild Cards

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -Is the Midwest facing a winter of wild weather whiplash? On this edition of Weather Wise, host Nick Weig is joined by Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord to break down a massive September pattern shift and what an unprecedented “Super El Niño” means for the months ahead.

Carmelo’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Overall drier couple of days before heavy rain returns Tuesday

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After a soggy Friday and Saturday, we’re catching a break — but it won’t last long. Sunday and Monday will be your best chance to dry out and get outside. Expect mostly dry conditions to close out the weekend and kick off the workweek, though some patchy drizzle can’t be ruled out.

A couple dry days ahead for Omaha before more soaking rain arrives next week

We are drying out this Saturday after morning rain, but a few showers and storms will redevelop this evening. Not everyone will see rain, but some of us will. These scattered showers will be around through the night before moving east by Sunday morning. By Sunday, things will be starting...

Pottawattamie County board hears update on Minden tornado recovery

(Minden) -- Progress and improvements continue in Minden following 2024's tornado outbreak in southwest Iowa. The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors heard an update on rebuilding and revitalization efforts in Minden during its regular meeting Tuesday morning. The rural town was among those struck by an EF-3 tornado in April 2024. McClure Engineering's Bethany Wilcoxon says in addition to several rebuilding and housing construction efforts, the city is also working to capitalize on grant funding to improve amenities within the city. One of those, she says, is a proposed community recreation hub.

Next Widespread Rainmaker Brings Multiple Inches of Rain to Fargo, Sioux Falls, Omaha and Minneapolis Through September 29 With Fieldwork Delays and Shrinking Harvest Windows

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA — As we head toward the end of the month, forecast guidance is highlighting a broad corridor of heavier rainfall from the central Plains into the Dakotas and Minnesota, according to a Next Widespread Rainmaker forecast from BAMWeather, based on a future rainfall forecast covering 7-day totals through 9/29/26 at 9:00 a.m. Several rounds of rain could add up to multiple inches in some areas, and wetter areas could face fieldwork delays and shrinking harvest windows.

Heavy rain continues for the next few days, flooding possible

We've already had a taste of some light rain on Thursday, which will continue into this evening. Heading into the overnight hours, the rain will become heavier and there may be a few rumbles of thunder through Friday morning. Friday likely starts out very wet for Omaha, but the trends...

Rusty's 10 Day Forecast

Iowa farmers face harvest delays after 12 consecutive days of rain hit the Corn Belt

Twelve consecutive days of measured rainfall in Omaha, the most in over 5 years, have pushed into harvest season across the Corn Belt, leaving Iowa farmers waiting for fields to dry out before they can get equipment rolling. Kevin Ross, a 7th-generation farmer outside of Minden, Iowa, has seen his...

Bo's 3-Day Forecast

More scattered showers and storms on Friday and Saturday.