March 29, 2024

Forecasters warn of flood possibilities in Nebraska, Iowa

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Forecasters have issued flood warnings and watches in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa as heavy rain continues to fall.

A National Weather Service flash flood warning covered parts of Harrison, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties in western Iowa and eastern Douglas County in Nebraska. By 9 a.m. Monday radar indicated that more than 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) of rain had fallen in the past 24 hours in some areas. Street flooding is occurring in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and other communities.

Omaha Public Power District reports that nearly 11,000 customers are without power in the Omaha area.

A flood warning was issued for both sides of the Missouri River south from Nebraska City.