BELLEVUE- Water rising along the Missouri River is expected to cause moderate to minor flooding in the Bellevue and Omaha areas. Predictions indicate that the worst of it has yet to be seen, though the episode will be short-lived. There have been a variety of closings and evacuations in Bellevue as a result, such as households around Elbow Bend, lakeside communities close to the Platte River, American Heroes Park, the Haworth Park Campground, and public boat decks.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen proactively declared a state of emergency for Nebraska counties surrounding the Missouri River for Monday, particularly to free up funds needed and confer authority to Nebraska's National Guard adjutant general. Heavy rain in eastern South Dakota, northeastern Nebraska, and northwestern Iowa was the catalyst of the flooding. Pillen deployed assistance in search and rescue operations in and around Sioux City.

While predictions indicate manageable flooding, state agencies are preparing for the worst for safety purposes. This includes an order to stay off the water, the closure of the railroad, and precautionary actions for wastewater treatment plants. After the unceasing downpour upstream, Omaha and Bellevue have been forced to err on the side of safety.

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