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Wahoo assessing dams, damage after 'historic rain event'
WAHOO, Neb. — Officials say heavy isolated rain Tuesday made for a historic flood event around Wahoo. The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District is assessing dams and damage left by the flash flood. The local watershed received a dramatic amount of rainfall, which was still surging through Lake...
Flooding in Wahoo damages fields and homes as residents clean up the mess left behind
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Tuesday morning brought a tornado warning to the Wahoo area and just a couple hours after that residents were left scrambling to evacuate certain areas due to flash flooding. At Jason Sabatka’s home, the water rushed over the road and onto his property. His house...
Funeral for Iowa Department of Transportation worker killed in construction zone crash on I-80 held Thursday
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa — The family of an Iowa Department of Transportation worker killed on the side of a highway said their goodbyes. The funeral for Matthew Dickerson was held on Thursday. The 36-year-old was working along I-80 near Weston last week when a semi-truck hit him. Previous coverage:...
Thunderstorms, flash flooding hits eastern Nebraska
After thunderstorms and tornados loomed over counties in eastern Nebraska, storms finally broke Tuesday morning, leaving flood waters that covered areas of Omaha and its surrounding towns. Several roads were closed in Omaha, stretching west to near Wahoo. Surrounding areas including Fremont were also affected by severe weather threats. In...
Valley man sentenced to prison, probation for motor vehicle homicide in crash that killed Omaha doctor
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — A Valley man received prison time and probation for his role in a crash that killed an Omaha cardiologist. Dale TenEyck was sentenced to 60 days in prison and 24 months probation for misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in the crash that killed Matthew Latacha in September 2023.
Small eastern Nebraska town suffers familiar flooding disaster
LESHARA, Neb. (WOWT) - The downpours in eastern Nebraska on Tuesday turned small creeks into raging rivers that spread across farmland. The muddy floodwaters swept into one small community northwest of the Omaha metro. Crossing flooded fields, a boat rescue crew knows muddy water doesn’t reveal its depth, so rescuers...
'It's very, very dangerous': Emergency personnel urges public to stay out of flood water
OMAHA, Neb. — There are a number of things you shouldn't do when you come across floodwaters, and that includes diving head first into them. Emergency personnel said the number one thing to remember is that floodwaters can be deceiving. Whether it's standing lowland flooding or a spilling over river current, it's hard to tell just how deep that water is, and you certainly shouldn't go for a swim.
Eastern Nebraska tornado disaster recovery centers reducing hours
The Douglas and Washington county in-person disaster recovery centers set up in response to April’s devastating tornadoes are reducing their hours and will no longer be open on Sundays. Both locations will also be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. The new hours begin Tuesday, May...
Man to serve life in prison for murder of 19-year-old in Council Bluffs
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - A man learned Monday that he will spend the rest of his life behind bars in Iowa. Dontre Hudson, 21, was sentenced in Pottawattamie County District Court to life in prison without parole for first-degree murder plus 25 years for first-degree robbery. A jury convicted him on both counts last month.
Crews extract container swept away by flood in Douglas County creek
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The first round of storms that blew through the Omaha metro Tuesday packed a heavy, rain-soaked punch. Thomas Creek running through Irvington grew too wide, moving out of its boundaries and stealing containers from the Yard Market Garden Center. “It took nine trucks underwater,” said Mike...
LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Warning canceled for Douglas County
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Severe weather overnight and into early Tuesday morning brought flash flooding to areas around the Omaha metro. Tuesday is a 6 First Alert Weather Day as we track two rounds of severe weather. One overnight into this morning left behind flash flooding and some damage in several areas. Round two is expected between about 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the immediate Omaha metro area, with all modes of severe weather, including tornadoes, on the table.
Tornado sirens inadvertently sound in Valley, NWS says
VALLEY, Neb. (WOWT) - Residents of Valley, Neb., got a false tornado alarm Monday night. As severe storms rolled through the heartland, 6 News viewers in Valley began reporting hearing sirens, but no tornado was present. The National Weather Service’s Omaha Office reported on social media shortly after that they...
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