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Flash Flood Warning From THU 1:19 AM CDT Until THU 7:15 AM CDT
Officials warned motorists to avoid flooded roads as 3 to 7 inches of rain triggered flash flooding and rockfall risks.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Friday for parts of Iowa and Nebraska, with the alert remaining in effect until 11:30 AM CDT Friday.
Between 5 and 8 inches of rain have already fallen across the region, triggering flooding in rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas.
Interstate 80 in Nebraska and Iowa , Interstate 29 , and Interstate 380 between mile markers 65–73 face travel disruptions due to flooding.
Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Bellevue are experiencing ongoing flooding, with numerous road closures and potential power outages reported in affected areas.
The National Weather Service advises residents to "turn around, don't drown" and avoid driving on flooded roads as risks persist through Friday morning.