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. This heavy rain, and the flooding that resulted, occurred just 2 months after the devastating floods that occurred in March. Some of the same areas were affected again.
Numerous gravel roads remained impassable due to floodwaters from creeks and rivers. Some paved roads were also impacted, including parts of U.S. Highway 30 near Overton, where water was standing in portions of the eastbound lanes. Highway 5 also remained closed north of Deshler due to flooding on the Little Blue River. By this date, floodwater had receded on U.S. Highway 81 in Polk county and U.S. Highway 6 in Clay county, and both highways were open. The following is a summary of the creeks and rivers in south central Nebraska that rose to above minor flood stage. Silver Creek crested on the 28th and 29th. Prairie Creek crested on the 29th. The Little Blue River crested at Deweese on the 27 and 28th, Deshler on the 28th, and Hebron on the 29th. The Republican River crested at Riverton on the 27th and again on the 28th, after a brief dip below flood stage. Spring Creek and Buffalo Creek near Overton crested on the 29th and 30th. Elm Creek near the town of Elm Creek crested on the 28th and 29th. Moderate flooding occurred on the Thompson Creek at Riverton and it crested on the 28th. Moderate flooding also occurred at Guide Rock with the Republican River cresting on the 28th as well. There are no gauges in south central Nebraska on the Big Blue River, or the West Fork of the Big Blue. These rivers remained in flood through the 30th and probably crested on the 28th and 29th.

Flood in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAY-19 07:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding of the Buffalo and Spring Creeks areas in central and southeastern Dawson County. Numerous county roads were affected, along with bridges crossing the creeks. Areas in and around Overton were most affected, as extensive flooding of Buffalo Creek affected mainly the north and east portions of town, and water was over parts of the eastbound lanes of Highway 30. To the south of Overton, near the Interstate 80 interchange, Spring Creek running out of its banks caused the flooding and closure of a truck stop, due to at least a few feet of water over the property. The road leading from Interstate 80 to Overton was also covered in water.
Spring Creek crested at 8.74 feet in the early morning hours of May 29th, and that was the 3rd highest crest on record. Buffalo Creek crested at 11.33 feet just after midnight CDT on May 30th, and that was the 2nd highest crest on record.

Flood in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused the flooding of area creeks, including the Thompson Creek, and portions of the Republican River. County roads in the area and bridges crossing the waterways were affected. Buildings in Riverton were threatened by rising waters of Thompson Creek. The Thompson Creek gauge at Riverton crested at 13.27 feet the morning of May 27th, and that was the 2nd highest crest on record. The Republican River gauge at Riverton crested at 9.45 feet the morning of the 27th, and that was the 2nd highest crest on record.

Flood in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 05:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county roads across the area were impacted by heavy rainfall and the flooding of the Prairie Dog Creek. Bridges crossing the creek were under water. Prairie Dog Creek rising into minor flood stage is rare. The last time Prairie Dog Creek flooded at the Woodruff gauge was September of 1977. For this event, Prairie Dog Creek crested at 22.1 feet (flood stage is 21 feet), and that was the 6th highest crest on record.

Flood in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 06:00:00 to 29-MAY-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INAVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused the flooding of area creeks and the Republican River. Numerous rural roads and bridges were under water. The Republican River gauge near Guide Rock crested at 15.12 feet the afternoon of the 28th, and that was the 2nd highest crest on record.

Flood in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 06:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall across the area resulted in the flooding of the West Fork of the Big Blue River in eastern Adams County. Portions of Showboat Road near the river, which runs along the east edge of Hastings, was covered in several inches of water.

Flood in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 06:00:00 to 29-MAY-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUMBULL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding across much of Clay County. School Creek, the Big Blue and West Fork of the Big Blue Rivers were all out of their banks. The town of Sutton was affected by the flooding of the School Creek, and Highway 6 just south-southeast of Saronville was closed due to water over the road. Numerous rural roads and bridges were under water.

Flood in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 07:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding across Polk County. Clear Creek, Davis Creek and the Big Blue River were all out of their banks. The Clear Creek gauge, located in rural portions of Polk County north of Shelby, crested at 8.23 feet the afternoon of the 28th, and that was the 4th-highest crest on record. Numerous rural roads and bridges were covered in water. Due to the Davis Creek flooding, water covered a portion of Highway 81/92 just outside the west side of Osceola and threatened the highway as well as homes and property on the east side of town. To keep people from driving into Osceola, Highway 81/92 was closed approximately 3 miles east of town.

Flood in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 07:00:00 to 31-MAY-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARBORVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall resulted in flooding along area creeks and rivers across York County, including Lincoln Creek and the West Fork of the Big Blue River. Numerous rural roads and bridges were covered with water. A camp located just south of McCool Junction was inaccessible for multiple days.

Flood in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 07:00:00 to 30-MAY-19 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall resulted in flooding along area creeks and rivers across northern portions of Fillmore County, including School Creek and the West Fork of the Big Blue River. Some rural roads and bridges were covered with water.

Flood in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 07:00:00 to 29-MAY-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILLIPS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding across Hamilton County. Lincoln Creek, the Big Blue and West Fork of the Big Blue were all out of their banks. Numerous rural roads and bridges were under water.

Flood in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-19 07:00:00 to 30-MAY-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread flooding of area creeks across Merrick County, including the Prairie and Silver Creeks. Numerous rural roads and bridges were under water. Due to the flooding of the Silver Creek, there were voluntary home evacuations on the west-southwest side of the town of Silver Creek. Prairie Creek crested at 9.52 feet in the mid-morning hours of May 29th, and that was the 4th highest crest on record. Silver Creek crested at 9.65 feet the morning of May 29th, and that was a new record crest.