Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Mid-May Storms in Central Nebraska
Pillen asked for a major disaster declaration and mitigation grants after storms left $4.9 million in damage across eight counties, officials said.
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Wahoo NewspaperPillen requests federal disaster declaration for mid-May storms in central Nebraska
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, center, tours Howard County on May 18, 2026, one day after tornadoes tore through the community the night before. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. Jim Pillen)LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe storms that hit central Nebraska in mid-May. Pillen’s request follows tornadoes, extreme straight-line winds and flash floodin…
Disaster Declaration Requested by Nebraska after May Severe Storms - KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM
Storm clouds over northeast Lincoln on June 5, 2026. (Katie Philippi/Connoisseur Media)LINCOLN—(KFOR June 18)–Governor Jim Pillen on Thursday requested a federal disaster declaration, after eight Nebraska counties that suffered damage from severe storms between May 15 and May 18. Declaration funding would help cover costs related to public infrastructure that was damaged. The impacted areas include Buffalo, Fillmore, Gage, Howard, Jefferson, Nem…
Pillen requests federal disaster declaration
Zach Wendling Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe storms that hit central Nebraska in mid-May. Pillen’s request follows tornadoes, extreme straight-line winds and flash flooding May 15-18 across eight counties. If approved, federal funding would assist in covering costs from damage to public infrastructure. Damage estimates exceed …
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