60 structures flood at Offutt Air Force Base

60 structures flood at Offutt Air Force Base

March 18, 2019Updated: April 22, 2019
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

BELLEVUE, NE (News Channel Nebraska) - Flood waters appear to have crested at Offutt Air Force Base and even slightly receded.
Tech Sergeant Rachelle Blake tells the Omaha World-Herald water has moved east about 10 feet since Sunday morning. But none of the 60 structures that flooded over the weekend - including the 55th Wing headquarters and two large aircraft maintenance hangars - are yet accessible. It may be days before the damage can be assessed.
Planning is just beginning for where and how the Wing will continue operating. All aircraft units have been relocated.

Regional

Pilots assist in fighting Cottonwood Fire

Pilots assist in fighting Cottonwood Fire

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

Semi struck by train on Old Potash Highway in Grand Island

Semi struck by train on Old Potash Highway in Grand Island

Donated pet oxygen mask helps save dog after Grand Island fire

Donated pet oxygen mask helps save dog after Grand Island fire

Hastings Man Accused of Leaving Child in Roadside Ditch Pleads Not Guilty

Hastings Man Accused of Leaving Child in Roadside Ditch Pleads Not Guilty

Army Corps holds Kearney meeting on proposed Perkins County Canal project

Army Corps holds Kearney meeting on proposed Perkins County Canal project