Emergency crews rescue dozens from record flooding in Omaha

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Emergency crews rescued dozens of people from flooding in Omaha as waters reached depths of 8 feet.

Emergency crews in Omaha rescued dozens of people from severe flooding after heavy rain caused waters to reach depths of 8 feet in some areas of the city. Mudslides also closed roads as a result of the flooding.

The outlets covering the story describe the event as significant, with one referring to it as a '100-year event'. Jackknifed trucks were reported skidding through traffic on Interstate 80 during the rainy conditions.

How it is being reported

• Omaha homeowners report sewer backups after floodingWOWT · 2 Oct, 13:25
• Heavy rain floods Omaha basements near Hanscom Park — againWOWT · 2 Oct, 13:04
• ‘A 100-year event’: Dozens rescued from record flooding in Omaha; mudslides close roads1011Now · 2 Oct, 00:57
• MUST-SEE VIDEO: Close call as jackknifed truck skids through traffic on rainy I-80 in Omaha1011Now · 1 Oct, 23:17
• MUST-SEE VIDEO: Close call as jackknifed truck skids through traffic on rainy I-80 in OmahaWOWT · 1 Oct, 23:17

In this story: Omaha · Interstate 80

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