Very heavy, and in some cases, record rainfall fell across southeast Nebraska on the evening of the 6th and into the early morning hours of the 7th. This led to flooding on several rivers and creeks across southeast Nebraska on the days to follow. In some cases the flooding reached record levels and resulted in significant damage, and tragically 1 fatality.

Flood in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 08-MAY-15 17:22:00 to 09-MAY-15 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rainfall over parts of southeast Nebraska from the 6 into the 7th of May lead to minor flooding along the Missouri River. The river crested just above flood stage at 33.04 feet during the evening of the 8th of May, and resulted in just minor flooding of low-lands along the river.

Flood in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 08-MAY-15 10:45:00 to 09-MAY-15 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall over parts of southeast Nebraska on the 6th and 7th of May resulting in minor flooding along the Missouri River near Rulo. The river crested at 17.30 feet, or .3 feet above flood state during the early morning on the 9th of May. The flooding was confined to low-lying areas along the river.

Flood in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 07-MAY-15 09:48:00 to 10-MAY-15 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLATONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Big Blue River through northern and central Gage County. The flooding was extensive over the western and southern side of the city of Beatrice leading to many local streets to be closed, in addition to U.S. Highway 77 and U.S. 136. The Big Blue River at Beatrice crested at 30.11 feet, or 12.11 feet above flood stage late in the evening on the 7th.

Flood in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 07-MAY-15 22:25:00 to 10-MAY-15 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Very heavy rainfall of 3 to 7 inches feel upstream of the river gauge and allowed for the river to rise into moderate flooding near Barneston. This resulted in significant low-land flooding along the river. In addition, small streams near Wymore and Blue Springs backed up causing local flood problems in these areas. The Big Blue River near Barneston crested at 28.93 feet or 8.93 feet above flood stage during the morning on the 8th.

Flood in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 07-MAY-15 04:31:00 to 09-MAY-15 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRETE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.50M
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 3 to 7 inches across the Big Blue River basin led to minor flooding along the river near Crete. The flooding was even more significant to the south of the river gauge near DeWitt where the entire town was inundated with flooding leading to evacuations. The Big Blue River created near Crete at 24.21 feet, or 3.21 feet above flood stage during the afternoon of the 7th.

Flood in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-MAY-15 00:44:00 to 08-MAY-15 11:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Extremely heavy rainfall of 6 to 10 inches fell across the northern basin of the Little Blue River. This cause the river to swell to record levels around the Fairbury area. The flooding resulted in the mandatory evacuations of areas of the western and southern parts of town, to the west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The flooding of some residents along the river did result in one fatality of an elderly residence in her basement. The river crested at 25.42 feet or 6.92 feet above flood stage.

Flood in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 07-MAY-15 08:45:00 to 07-MAY-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLEHURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 3 to 6 inches on the evening of May 6th into the early morning of the 7th led to the Lincoln Creek to rise to just above flood stage near Seward. this resulted in low-land flooding along the river. The creek crested at 15.05 feet, or .05 feet above flood stage.

Flood in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 06-MAY-15 21:45:00 to 09-MAY-15 09:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHESTAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Extremely heavy rainfall of 5 to 10 inches fell along the Turkey Creek basin. This allowed for the creek to swell into moderate flood levels. Flooding along the Creek resulted in numerous rural road closures and significant low-land flooding. The combination of the Turkey Creek and Big Blue river led to nearly the entire town of De Witt to be flooded on the 7th of May resulting in a voluntary evacuation of the city. The creek at Wilber crested at 17.89 feet, or 5.39 feet above flood stage.

Flood in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-MAY-15 06:45:00 to 07-MAY-15 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 5 inches fell across the Wahoo Creek basin from the evening of the 6th into the morning of the 7th. This resulted in widespread low-land flooding along the creek from near Ithica to Ashland. The creek crested during the morning on the 7th at 1.64 feet above flood stage at 20.43 feet.

Flood in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 06-MAY-15 23:14:00 to 08-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Record rainfall of 5 to 10 inches fell across Lancaster County, and the Salt Creek basin on the evening of the 6th into the early morning of the 7th. This led to significant flooding along the creek, from near Roca north through the Lincoln metro area. The flooding resulted in numerous road closures, water rescues and some mandatory evacuations. The flooding was largely contained within the levy system within the city of Lincoln, but many parks and low-lined areas were flooded.

Flood in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-MAY-15 01:30:00 to 08-MAY-15 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Very heavy rainfall of 4 to 7 inches fell across the Salt Creek River basin on the evening of the 6th into the early morning of the 7th. This led to significant flooding along the creek into the Ashland area. The flooding affected lower lined areas of the south and east side of Ashland, as well as rural areas upstream of town.

Flood in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 07-MAY-15 01:30:00 to 08-MAY-15 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rainfall of 4 to 9 inches fell along the Salt Creek River basin leading to record river levels around the Greenwood area. Although the river reached record levels, most of the flood waters were confined to within the levy system and to low-lined areas along the creek.