Heavy rain brings flooding threat to much of Nebraska

Flood Watches cover a large portion of the state through Thursday, from parts of western Nebraska through the east.

September 29, 2026Updated: September 29, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Heavy rain brings flooding threat to much of Nebraska

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Courtesy - National Weather Service in Hastings and Omaha.

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