Historic rainfall swamps Lincoln, sets all-time daily record

Key Points:

• Southeastern Nebraska experienced a historic rainfall event Wednesday night, with Lincoln Airport recording 6.15 inches, breaking a daily record set in 1910, and heavy rain totals of 4 to 8 inches in several counties including Lincoln and Omaha metro areas.
• The intense rainfall pushed Lincoln’s September total to 11.49 inches, marking it as the wettest September and the fourth wettest month on record for the city.
• Flood watches and warnings remain active through Thursday evening due to high river and stream levels, with ongoing concerns about flooded and poor-condition roads; authorities urge caution and advise against driving through floodwaters.
• Thursday will see a transition to drier conditions with scattered light rain early on, followed by clearing skies, breezy northeast winds, and cooler nighttime temperatures dropping into the mid-40s across much of Nebraska.
• The weather is expected to remain dry and cool through the weekend, with ideal conditions forecast for Saturday’s Nebraska football game featuring mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 70s.