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Flash Flood in Richardson County, Nebraska
Flash Flood June 5, 2026 · Richardson County, Nebraska
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
During the early morning hours of June 5, 2026, thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across southern Richardson County. Consecutive rounds of thunderstorms generated intense rainfall rates of 1.50 to 3.00 inches per hour, driving estimated total rainfall to between 4.00 and 6.00 inches. Falls City Brenner Field Airport measured a storm total of 4.84 inches. Delayed reports received later in the day from Emergency Management and Law Enforcement indicated flash flooding over several roads, including 635 Avenue, 706 Trail, 656 Avenue, Fulton Street near Highway 73 south of Falls City, and 704 Road near Highways 73 and 159.
Began near Rulo (40.0062, -95.3412).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1341588. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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