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Pillen declares emergency for southeast Nebraska after heavy rain, severe flooding

States Newsroom · October 2, 2026

LINCOLN — Southeast Nebraska is under a state of emergency following heavy rain and severe flooding as state officials assess damage to potentially apply for federal support. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen declared the emergency Thursday afternoon while surveying affected areas in northern Lancaster County, as first…

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