Heavy rain brings flooding to Lincoln, several overnight responses from LFR

'Most extreme example of flooding': Lincoln picks up debris after historic rainstorm

Historic rains swamped parts of Lincoln and Lancaster County Thursday, stranding motorists, flooding buildings and even prompting emergency responders to use boats to reach people trapped by rising water.

'Extraordinary amount': Lincoln sees its wettest day on record as rain floods streets, swells waterways

The Lancaster County Board issued an emergency and disaster declaration after Lincoln saw its wettest day in history. Gov. Pillen said his team was in contact with local leaders.

Wednesday's rain in Lincoln set records. Here's where it stacks up historically.

Wednesday was the wettest day in Lincoln since records have been kept starting in 1887.

Heavy rain brings flooding to Lincoln, several overnight responses from LFR

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Torrential rainfall brought flash flooding to Lincoln late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Lincoln Fire and Rescue called out to several water rescues overnight. From the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities camera, several boat rescues could be seen at the 11th St. and Cornhusker Hwy. intersection. LFR said in a Facebook post they had over a...