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Flash Flood — Lincoln, NE

Jul 29, 2025

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.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1284125). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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