Hastings, NE – A rainy Saturday brought historic totals to Hastings, setting a new daily rainfall record for August 30.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, the Hastings Municipal Airport recorded 2.41 inches of rainfall on Saturday. The new mark more than doubles the previous record of 1.32 inches, which had stood since 1944.
Meteorologists noted that the steady rainfall impacted much of south-central Nebraska throughout the day, with heavier showers concentrated in the Hastings area. The significant total not only broke a daily record but also added relief to an otherwise dry summer season.
Weather officials said the record-setting rain underscores the variable late-summer weather patterns common across the Midwest. With September approaching, forecasters are monitoring conditions for additional storm systems that could bring more moisture into the region.
No major flooding or storm damage was reported in Hastings as of Saturday evening, though local officials urged residents to use caution when driving on water-covered roads. The rain is expected to taper off heading into the start of the week.
The National Weather Service continues to monitor rainfall trends as the fall season nears, reminding residents that record-setting precipitation events highlight the importance of keeping updated on local forecasts.
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