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26 May 2023
HITCHCOCK COUNTY, Neb. (KSNW) — Some of the people in northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska are dealing with flooding after a lot of rain.
The National Weather Service has declared a flash flood emergency in western Hitchcock County, Nebraska. The area got 5 to 10 inches of rain. First responders are busy with water rescues. Some of the rescues were from homes along Railway Street. The water is waist-deep.
Flash flood warnings are in place in Decatur and Rawlins counties in Kansas and Red Willow and Hitchcock counties in Nebraska.
Palisade Volunteer Fire and Rescue in Hitchcock County posted this message on its Facebook page:
With the flooding situations in the area, the Palisade Fire and Rescue is encouraging people to stay home! We are currently involved in a rescue situation and are asking the public to stay home, and away from any rushing and flood waters. We are spread thin enough and would appreciate the public’s assistance by staying put!!! Please try and prevent any other emergencies! Please stay safe and please BE SMART!!!!”
Palisade Volunteer Fire and Rescue
From the KSN Storm Track 3 Team, McCook in Red Willow County had 4.37 inches of rain as of 9:45 a.m. Heavy rain continues with radar estimates of up to 7 inches near McCook.
The Dundy County Sheriff’s Office posted some pictures of the flooding there. They say a rural bridge has been washed out north of the town of Max.
Newest Update!!!! This information comes from NDOT, County Road Crews, Emergency Management, and your Dundy County Deputies.
“Hwy 61 from Benkelman to Enders is still closed. Hwy 6 from Enders to Hwy 25 East of Palisade is closed. Hwy 34 from Dundy County Line to Trenton is closed. Max-Wauneta Rd has a bridge collapsed. Veteran Memorial from Stratton to Wauneta is still closed. More updates to follow as they come in. Stay safe and stay home if you can.”
Dundy County Sheriff’s Office
As of 10:30 a.m., law enforcement is reporting a few streets in Herndon, in Rawlins County, are under water.
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