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Two joggers (bottom) make their way past a large tree that was twisted from the ground along Huntington Avenue near the Nebraska Wesleyan University on Tuesday morning.

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Downed trees in Lincoln after an overnight storm.

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Monday night's storm toppled the overhang of a Phillips 66 gas station at North 48th and Garland streets in Lincoln.

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Two cars remain in standing water Tuesday morning at a bridge underpass near North 48th Street and Cornhusker Highway following an overnight storm.

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Nebraska Wesleyan employees Alex Mueller (left) and Andrew Britain load fallen branches into a cart Tuesday morning as they begin clean up the university's campus after a storm overnight.

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Jennifer Scigo, a friend of the owner of A Novel Idea Bookstore, navigates the basement during the cleanup effort after an overnight flash flood Tuesday.

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Photos, video: Overnight storm causes damage in Lincoln

A felled tree blocks the road near North 50th Street and Leighton Avenue on Tuesday morning.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A center pivot is upended Southwest of Lincoln following Monday nights storm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

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Two joggers (bottom) make their way past a large tree that was twisted from the ground along Huntington Avenue near the Nebraska Wesleyan University on Tuesday morning.

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Rays of sunlight peek through the clouds ahead of a rainstorm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Lincoln.

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A felled tree blocks the road near the corner of North 50th and Leighton streets following Monday night's storm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A portion of a tree stump along North 48th Street reaches into the sky after losing it's top half during Monday nights storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Monday night's storm caused flooding and tree damage in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A tree branch struck and damaged a car in northeast Lincoln during Monday night's storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

The street light that once stood at the corner of North 47th and Knox streets was knocked to the ground during Monday night's storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

The street light that once stood at the corner of North 47th and Knox streets was knocked to the ground during Monday night's storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A large tree that was twisted from the ground blocks access to Huntington Avenue near Nebraska Wesleyan University on Tuesday morning.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska Wesleyan employees Alex Mueller (left) and Andrew Britain load fallen branches into a cart Tuesday morning as they begin clean up the university's campus after a storm overnight.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A power line was knocked down by part of a tree near North 50th and Leighton streets during Monday night's storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Two cars remain in standing water Tuesday morning at a bridge underpass near North 48th Street and Cornhusker Highway following an overnight storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Two cars remain in standing water Tuesday morning at a bridge underpass near North 48th Street and Cornhusker Highway following Monday night's storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Two cars remain in standing water Tuesday morning at a bridge underpass near North 48th Street and Cornhusker Highway following Monday night's storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Two cars remain in standing water Tuesday morning at a bridge underpass near North 48th Street and Cornhusker Highway following Monday night's storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Monday night's storm toppled the overhang of a Phillips 66 gas station at North 48th and Garland streets in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Monday night's storm toppled the overhang of a Phillips 66 gas station at North 48th and Garland streets in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

The overhang of a Phillips 66 gas station toppled over during Monday night's storm.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A tree is seen fallen onto a car on South 13th and C Streets after an overnight storm Tuesday in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A tree is seen fallen after an overnight storm at South 12th Street and Harrison Avenue Tuesday in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

A tree is seen fallen after an overnight storm at South 12th Street and Harrison Avenue Tuesday in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

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Options for tree debris

The city said residents could report trees blocking city streets or sidewalks by contacting the Lincoln Police Department non-emergency number at 402-441-6000. LPD is keeping a list of affected areas and reporting those to the community forestry crews. For other damage to public trees between the curb and sidewalk, residents can contact the Parks and Recreation Community Forestry Section at 402-441-7847.

Tree debris on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. Residents can contact their refuse haulers or take tree debris to one of these locations:

* North 48th Street Transfer station, 5101 N. 48th St. Hours are 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 6:45 a.m. to noon Sundays. Regular disposal charges and fees apply. To avoid an extra charge, residents must cover and secure their loads. 

* Hofeling Enterprises, 2200 S. Folsom Court. Disposal fees are $10 for a for a pick-up load and $20 for a trailer. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Two joggers (bottom) make their way past a large tree that was twisted from the ground along Huntington Avenue near the Nebraska Wesleyan University on Tuesday morning.

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