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 831667). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Merrick County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.