Lexington, Neb. gets 100-year rain

Lexington, Neb. Mayor John Fagot said the recent rain is one for the record books. He said according to statistics specific to Lexington, the downpour can officially be called a “100-year rain.” Taking the floodplain into consideration, the amount of rainfall is classified in this unusual category. Nearly every road in Dawson County became flood ground when this heavy rain descended upon the county Thursday night and didn’t let up until late Friday morning.