Jul 31, 2025
On the morning of July 31, 2025, a slow-moving, efficient rainfall-producing thunderstorm impacted the Omaha metropolitan area. Rainfall rates under the heaviest showers were estimated at 1.50 to 3.00 inches per hour. Radar estimates placed total rainfall between 1.25 and 4.00 inches, with observed reports ranging from 3.15 to 4.03 inches across western portions of the Omaha metro in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Multiple flash flood reports were received, including water partially covering U.S. H
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1283579). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sarpy County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.