Sep 1, 2025
On the morning of September 1, 2025, a mesoscale vorticity maximum advancing into eastern Nebraska provided the necessary forcing for lift, resulting in a persistent band of moderate to heavy showers. The concurrent presence of a 20-25 knot low-level jet significantly enhanced the inflow of a very moist, albeit weakly unstable, air mass. This dynamic led to radar-estimated rainfall rates reaching 2 to 3 inches per hour in localized areas. Overall, radar indicated rainfall totals pushed 4 to 6 in
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1295440). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Seward County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.