Pillen requests FEMA assistance as Nebraska flood damage estimates top $23 million

Damage assessments have exceeded $23 million and could go higher. Rainfall was particularly significant in Lancaster and Douglas counties.

Officials said earlier this month that there was more than $13 million in damage in Douglas and Sarpy counties alone. In Omaha, 80 water rescues were reported.

In a separate request, Pillen asked for a disaster declaration from the U.S.