US Edition‘Extraordinary Rainstorm’ Floods Nebraska City, Triggers Water Rescues
- Grand Island experienced a flash flood emergency between 11 p.m. on June 25 and 6 a.m. on June 26, 2025, due to heavy rainfall inundating roads and homes.
- The event followed 7.53 inches of rain over 36 hours, making it the highest two-day total on record and surpassing old June daily records dating back to 1895.
- Authorities closed underpasses, responded to dozens of stranded vehicles, urged residents to avoid travel, and recommended delaying business openings for safety.
- Following severe flooding, Grand Island's mayor authorized the use of emergency funds and sought state assistance, while the National Weather Service released an urgent alert regarding flash flooding.
- No injuries or fatalities were reported, but flooding caused severe property damage, disrupted utilities, and prompted officials to advise continued caution during the extended flood warning.
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‘Extraordinary rainstorm’ floods Nebraska city, triggers water rescues
An entire June’s worth of rain fell in just a few hours over Grand Island, Nebraska, Wednesday night, triggering life-threatening flash flooding that inundated neighborhoods, stranded motorists and forced water rescues.
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According to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Hastings, Nebraska, between 3 and 7 inches of rain fell within about 12 hours on Wednesday, most of which fell within four hours. A rare Flash Flood Emergency was issued in parts of Nebraska on Wednesday after several inches of rain fell in less than a day, causing many roads in the Grand Island area to become impassable due to flooding. The Grand Island Police Department took to social m…
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