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Flood — Harlan, NE

May 27, 2019

Widespread flooding of low-lying areas, fields, creeks, and rivers continued. A large area of heavy rain fell due to multiple thunderstorm episodes on the nights of the 26th and 27th, and resulted in 3 to 5 inch totals over much of south central Nebraska. The swath of greatest rainfall amounts extended from Alma to Hastings to Columbus. This swath was surrounded by rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches. The highest amounts were 5.43 inches at Harvard, 5.29 near Clay Center, and 5.09 near Hampton. Thi

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 831642). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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