'Water was, like, up to my chin': Neighbors work together to escape rising floodwaters

'Water was, like, up to my chin': Neighbors work together to escape rising floodwaters

Neighbors and firefighters joined forces to navigate dangerous floodwaters, rescuing people and pets as water levels rose in Omaha.

Floodwaters brought by historic rains in Omaha area receding

A National Weather Service meteorologist said the floodwaters will work its way downstream along the Missouri River. Minor flooding is expected along the river near Rulo.

Omaha floods leave some 84th Street businesses facing a ‘wet, sloppy mess’

For The Wild Birds and Dollar Tree both closed Thursday after floodwaters swept into their stores near 84th and Center.

Omaha floods: Reservoir system prevents catastrophic flooding

Officials with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District said overnight flooding could have been worse without a decades-long reservoir system that manages water during storms.

Omaha crews made 50 rescues after 5 to 6 inches of rain

Omaha saw 5 to 6 inches of rain Wednesday night, triggering 50 rescues as crews worked through a historic flooding event.

Central Omaha families begin the cleanup after flash flooding severely damages homes near 60th and L

Families near 60th and L Street in central Omaha are cleaning up after flash flooding severely damaged their homes, with residents describing the loss of irreplaceable belongings and the chaos.