Nebraskan Governor Surveys Record Flooding Near Omaha

The governor of Nebraska joined the National Guard on Saturday, March 16, to survey the damage caused by historic flooding near the city of Omaha.

Nebraska had been hit by major flooding in previous days that left two people dead. The flooding, caused by heavy rain and snow, prompted evacuation orders and emergency rescues across parts of the midwest.

The National Weather Service forecasted that dangerous flooding would continue in Nebraska for the next few days. Credit: Major General Daryl Bohac via Storyful