Historical rains fell across the front range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains September 9th-15th.  These rains, which totaled over the yearly average across this area which totaled up to 17 inches in places fell largely within the South Platte River basin.  As the water was routed downstream along the South Platte River in western Nebraska and then into the Platte River in central Nebraska record flooding was observed.

Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 26-SEP-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 180.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred along the South Platte River from September 20th through September 26th as water from the historic rains in Colorado moved through the river system. Cropland and pastureland along the river was flooded. In North Platte, several homes had minor damage and 14 roads were closed as storm drains backed up in parts of the city. Southeast of North Platte, at least two roads were closed, with one business and an unknown number of outbuildings being flooded near and east of Nebraska Link 56G.

Flood in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 18-SEP-13 12:00:00 to 26-SEP-13 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred along the South Platte River from September 18th through September 26th as water from the historic rains in Colorado moved through the river system. Cropland and pastureland along the river was flooded. Near Big Springs, two businesses sustained minor flood damage, while two truck stops and a motel were closed and evacuated for 48 hours. Road closures included U.S. Highway 138 and Nebraska Link 25B between Interstate 80 and the city of Big Springs. With roads leading into Big Springs being closed, the South Platte Public School was closed on Thursday, September 19th.  Two men were rescued from the river near Big Springs as they were canoeing and capsized. One of the individuals sustained minor injuries.

Flood in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 18-SEP-13 16:00:00 to 27-SEP-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRULE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 335.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred along the South Platte River from September 18th through September 27th as water from the historic rains in Colorado moved through the river system.  Cropland and pastureland along the river was flooded. The Nebraska Link 51A Link and Nebraska Link 51B connecting Interstate 80 with the towns of Brule and Roscoe were closed. At least three businesses sustained minor flooding in and near the cities of Brule and Ogallala. Septic problems were noted at several residences around Brule causing some basement damage. Two homes southeast of Roscoe near Nebraska Link 51B suffered severe damage.

Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 21-SEP-13 00:00:00 to 29-SEP-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBF)BIRD FLD NORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred along the Platte River from September 21st through September 29th as water from the historic rains in Colorado moved through the river system. Cropland and pastureland along the river was flooded. Four roads were closed around Maxwell and Brady. South of Brady, along East Island Road, three homes were evacuated with an unknown number of outbuildings flooded.