A series of powerful thunderstorms swept through Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, bringing torrential rain that overwhelmed drainage systems, flooded streets and left vehicles stranded.
A video shared by AccuWeather on X, formerly Twitter , captured the dramatic moment a car became stuck in deep floodwaters after the city shattered its daily rainfall record by .8 inches.
Why It Matters
The rainfall marked a pivotal change for Omaha, which had been nearly 2.5 inches below its average annual precipitation prior to the storm, according to local news station WOWT. The city recorded about 2.54 inches of rain on April 24 alone, pushing yearly totals back to normal. However, the rapid accumulation strained stormwater systems, with flash flooding reported in multiple neighborhoods, including Saddle Creek and the intersections of 50th and Center streets.
The floods disrupted traffic and stranded vehicles. Other parts of eastern Nebraska, such as Bellevue and Lincoln, received far less rain and remain below average for the year, highlighting the uneven impact of the storms.
What To Know
The video shared on X by AccuWeather shows flooded Omaha streets. On one street, a car was submerged in floodwaters up to its taillights. Despite this, a truck attempts to drive down the flooded street…