North Platte Neb. (North Platte Post) The current drought situation across Nebraska and surrounding states is causing difficulties for both farmers and residents. There have been reports of some farmers having trouble keeping crops healthy due to drought conditions.
North Platte seems to be weathering the drought better than most, according to Mayor Mark Kaschke. “Here in North Platte we’re in really good shape. If you look at our peak day June 19th North Platte used 14,000,000 gallons of water. That’s nowhere near capacity and well below peaks we reached in 2000”, says Kaschke.
Kaschke says lack of moisture hasn’t hurt city parks because they utilize a well system not the city water supply.
The current drought has been in effect since July 3rd affecting counties across the state prompting Nebraska Governor Dave Heinemann to declare the state a disaster area.