Severe storms knocked out power to thousands of area residents late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service at Lincoln reported between 1 and 2 inches of rain accompanied a system that produced tornado warnings in Springfield, Grandview, Sherman, Williamsville, Riverton, Spaulding and Athens after 11 p.m.
About 10,000 customers were without power at 3 a.m. Crews were clearing downed trees and power lines through the night.
Damage was reported to several buildings in the northern section of Springfield, including the Animal Protective League on Taintor Road.
A flash flood watch continues through the morning for most of the area.
