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Pillen Declares Emergency for Southeast Nebraska After Heavy Rain, Severe Flooding
State crews rescued dozens as record rainfall flooded streets and waterways, and officials said damage assessments were still underway.
- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a disaster declaration on Thursday after record-breaking rain triggered widespread flooding across southeastern Nebraska, ordering state resources to meet immediate needs.
- Historic rainfall on Wednesday night and Thursday morning brought widespread flooding to southeastern Nebraska, forcing Lincoln first responders to assist more than a dozen people.
- Omaha emergency crews rescued dozens of people as floodwaters reached 8 feet, while Emergency Manager Ron Pughes reported Adams County received 3 inches of rain with all dams holding.
- Pillen joined the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska National Guard to inspect flooded areas, expressing gratitude to road crews and first responders for working around the clock.
- Officials continue monitoring the Crystal Lake area in Ayr, where the bridge over the Little Blue remains full, while Pillen urged Nebraskans to exercise extreme caution around damaged areas.
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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…
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Gov. Pillen signs emergency declaration after flooding
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Gov. Jim Pillen has signed an emergency declaration on Oct. 1 after southeast Nebraska was hit with record-breaking rain. Pillen joined the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, Nebraska National Guard and local emergency managers to inspect flooded areas. Pillen urged Nebraskans to use extreme caution around flooded and damaged areas. He also expressed gratitude to first responders...
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