May 27, 2012
Scattered thunderstorms, including a few supercell/tornado producing storms, developed ahead of and along a cold front that pressed into eastern Nebraska during the afternoon and evening of May 27th. Temperatures ahead of the front climbed into the upper 80s to lower 90s. So even though dew point temperatures were in the 50s and lower 60s, not especially high for the season, the high temperatures, an upper level disturbance driving the front east, and deeper mid level moisture all contributed
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 373455). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Antelope County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.