
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) – The North Platte River has fallen below flood level for the first time since March in North Platte. National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Taylor says the river dropped to 5.66 feet over the weekend, a third of a foot under flood stage. Weather service records say the river peaked at nearly 7.7 feet on June 3 at the U.S. Highway 83 bridge near North Platte’s Cody Park. Flooding was fueled by heavy spring rains and a heavy snowmelt from Wyoming. People are encouraged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency by Tuesday’s deadline, even if they haven’t yet detected any flood damage. The damage could show up later. The FEMA phone number is 800-621-3362. The online address is www.disasterassistance.gov.