LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Governor Jim Pillen has requested a federal major disaster declaration for Nebraska counties impacted by a severe summer thunderstorm that produced hurricane force winds and flash flooding from Aug. 8 through 10.

The request includes the following 12 counties: Burt, Douglas, Fillmore, Lancaster, Nemaha, Nuckolls, Saline, Saunders, Seward, Thayer, Washington, and Webster.

The storm resulted in damage to schools, public facilities and businesses.

Gov. Pillen’s office said power infrastructure was hit the hardest. Downed power lines and trees blocked roadways and significant flooding also forced road closures.

A woman was killed during the storm and a man severely injured at Two Rivers State Recreation Area . High winds also blew the roofs off two housing units

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