Pillen requests federal disaster declaration for mid-May storms in central Nebraska

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 244

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe storms that hit central Nebraska in mid-May.

Pillen’s request follows tornadoes, extreme straight-line winds and flash flooding May 15-18 across eight counties. If approved, federal funding would assist in covering costs from damage to public infrastructure. Damage estimates exceed $4.9 million.

The requested declaration is for Buffalo, Fillmore, Gage, Howard, Jefferson, Nemaha, Thayer …

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