NORTH PLATTE, Neb - A fast-moving thunderstorm dumped torrential rain across western Nebraska Wednesday afternoon, triggering flash flooding in parts of Ogallala and North Platte.
According to the National Weather Service in North Platte, the storm brought between 1.50 and 2.00 inches of rainfall within a single hour, overwhelming storm drains and sending water spilling over streets, sidewalks, and low-lying areas.
In Ogallala, several intersections were temporarily impassable, with water pooling across residential blocks and portions of downtown. Local law enforcement urged drivers to avoid flooded roadways and use caution during the heaviest part of the storm, which struck between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
In North Platte, flash flooding swamped storm drains and sent small creeks spilling out of their banks. City crews were dispatched to clear debris from blocked drains and monitor flood-prone areas.
No major injuries were reported, but officials said some vehicles were stranded, and a handful of basements experienced minor flooding.
STORM REPORTS
1 ENE North Platte - 2.80