McCOOK- Heavy rains triggered flash flooding in the southwest portion of Nebraska leading to highway closures and closures of a state park. McCook, in Red Willow County, had officially received more than 6 inches of rain as of 1 p.m. on May 26th, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a flash-flood warning for the northwestern part of the county.

The weather service said U.S. Highway 83 south of McCook was underwater. There were reports of more than 7 inches in Wauneta in Chase County. The Sheriff's Office also reported that a bridge was out on Max-Wauneta road, which runs north and south between the two towns. In Hayes County, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission temporarily closed the Frenchman Wildlife Management Area north of Palisade on Friday.

The water is expected to lower over the coming days, but reconstruction will be needed in multiple areas. The state park is not expected to be severely damaged as the entry road took the majority of the blow. "These conditions are dangerous for guests, as well as Nebraska Game and Parks employees," the press release said.

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