Flash Flood in Burt County, Nebraska

Flash Flood August 2, 2023 · Burt County, Nebraska

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Broadcast media relayed report of significant road flooding as well as flooding in yards from the public.

The wider storm

An upper-level short-wave helped lead to clusters of weak thunderstorms the morning of August 2. Early in the event, there were a couple of wind reports with a 71 mph wind measured at the Norfolk Airport. A moisture rich environment led to efficient downpours from thunderstorms. Additionally, clusters tracked over the same locations helping lead to high rainfall totals. There were several reports of 3 to 4 inches of rainfall which led to flash flooding across the area.

Began near Tekamah (41.7800, -96.2200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1124296. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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