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Flood — Dodge, NE

Aug 4, 1996

Heavy rains dropped 4 to 9 inches of rain in east central Nebraska, causing record flooding to the Pebble and Maple Creeks. Dodge reported a little more than 6 inches of rain. Extensive damage was done to the homes and businesses in Nickerson and Winslow. Major flooding occurred in Winslow, where all 40 homes and businesses reported flooding. 150 residents were evacuated. County-wide, it was estimated that 100 homes were affected. Numerous roads were closed with damage to roads and bridges

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5566142). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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