OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Over the past week, heavy rains have pummeled roads, drivers and the already high-flowing Missouri River. With that, many drivers had issues on the interstate and other roads. Today we're taking a look at the havoc wreaked by storms in the area.
Yesterday, roads and recreational areas in Council Bluffs were closed due to flooding.
I-680 eastbound from Omaha to Iowa was shut down Saturday.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) shared this view, and warning, of Highway 34, just southeast of Omaha.
TURN AROUND
— Omaha Hwy Conditions (@NDOTomaha) June 3, 2019
DON'T DROWN!
DO NOT GO AROUND BARRICADES. pic.twitter.com/3tF5c6SLaO
The Omaha Police Department's helicopter shared a view of the Missouri River and flooding going on north of city from Saturday.
A short video from 6/1 of the flooding north of @OMAairport along the river valley separating #Iowa and #Nebraska. This was before the effects of the higher release levels and rain today as well as why I-29 and I-680 are closed. pic.twitter.com/trBL9yyOey
— OPD Helicopter (@OPDABLE1) June 3, 2019
A Council Bluffs police officer shared some aerial views of the interstate system in Iowa.
The power of the Missouri, crossing I-680 west of I-29 pic.twitter.com/Rd24JfP5b3
— LT Budd (@CBLtBudd) June 3, 2019
I-680 West of I-29 pic.twitter.com/ZoSCNM4hsU
— LT Budd (@CBLtBudd) June 3, 2019
I-29 North from I-680 Interchange pic.twitter.com/sypxm9jW5t
— LT Budd (@CBLtBudd) June 3, 2019
This is why I-29 and I-680 are closed. pic.twitter.com/oUH24lnmQs
— LT Budd (@CBLtBudd) June 3, 2019
Tom Hanafan Park is closed due to a water issue...keep out or you may get cited or arrested for trespassing. pic.twitter.com/lq71lrlJp1
— LT Budd (@CBLtBudd) June 2, 2019
Big Lake Road is closed again pic.twitter.com/3Lhdj1GsB6
— LT Budd (@CBLtBudd) June 2, 2019
Iowa's Department of Transportation (IDOT) is providing updates on closures that are sure to impact drivers.
Flooding has caused the closure of I-680 in both directions near the Mormon Bridge north of Council Bluffs. Closures remain in place in SW Iowa for segments of I-29, Iowa 2, U.S. 34, Iowa 275 and Iowa 333. Get the latest information on https://t.co/CPBR3EaGCm pic.twitter.com/7PEMdWO92P
— Iowa DOT (@iowadot) June 3, 2019
IDOT shared this image from westbound I-29 with the message, "Seriously people... the barricades are in place for a reason. The flooding in SW Iowa is dangerous. DO NOT drive around or move barricades and obey all posted signs. The life you save may be your own."
3 News Now Reporter Phil Bergman will provide a more in-depth look at the damage and flood concerns in our area tonight on 3 News Now Live at 6. You can stream it on our website, on the 3 News Now App and on your streaming devices.
