Flash Flood — Lincoln, Nebraska

2025-07-29 · near North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska

Event narrative

Public reports numerous roads flooded in North Platte. A foot of water was reported over the road near the Public Safety Building.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed over southwestern Nebraska during the mid afternoon hours of July 29th. Thunderstorms grew upscale over the next couple of hours, becoming widespread across the area by early evening. Heavy rain of 1 to 3 inches fell from Lincoln into Custer County, leading to flash flooding in the North Platte area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284125. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.