Snowstorm & Flood Towing in Omaha

Yes. Dispatch runs 24/7 through snowstorms, ice storms and cold snaps. During big storms calls stack up fast, so call as soon as you're somewhere safe. Dispatch gives you a free quote and an honest wait time.

If anyone's hurt or you're blocking traffic, call 911 first. Otherwise stay buckled in with your hazards on, keep the tailpipe clear of snow if the engine is running, and call us for a winch-out. Many slide-offs are pulled out and driven away without a tow.

It depends on how deep it's stuck, how far it is from solid ground, and the vehicle. A winch-out is often cheaper than a tow. Dispatch quotes it for free before anything is sent.

We go out whenever the roads are safe enough for a truck to reach you. If roads are closed or visibility is near zero, dispatch will tell you honestly and get to you as soon as they reopen. If you're stranded and in danger, call 911.

Often not. Cold weather drains weak batteries, and a jump start gets most cars going again. If it still won't start, we can tow it to your shop.

Parking on posted emergency snow routes is banned starting one hour after the mayor declares a snow emergency, and cars left there can be ticketed or towed. Check City of Omaha Public Works for current routes and rules.

Cars towed at the city's direction usually go to the Omaha Police impound lot at 7809 F Street. Our car towed in Omaha? guide covers how to find it, the fees and what to bring.

Yes. A flood-damaged car should be towed, not driven or started. We take it to your home, the shop you choose or storage until the adjuster can see it.

No. Water in the engine or fuel system can wreck the engine the moment it turns over, and soaked wiring can short out. Leave it off, take photos, call your insurance company, then have it towed.

No, and nobody should. Moving or deep water can sweep away a tow truck as easily as a car. We recover vehicles as soon as the water goes down or they can be reached safely. If you're in the water and in danger, call 911.

Flood damage is usually covered under comprehensive coverage, not liability-only policies, and many policies cover the tow too. Call your insurer before the car is moved if you can, and keep every receipt.

Yes. Call when you're safe and tell dispatch exactly where the vehicle is. We'll recover it as soon as it can be reached safely, and dispatch will tell you if disaster-relief terms are in effect.

Yes. During disaster relief work, such as major flooding or a severe blizzard or ice storm that strands vehicles across the metro, we require a 50% deposit before a truck is sent. You still get a free quote first, and the deposit counts toward your total.

In a disaster, every truck is booked for hours and many jobs take far longer than usual. The deposit confirms your job, so trucks go to calls that are ready to go and keep moving for everyone.

Dispatch tells you on the call, before you agree to anything. For everyday snow and rain calls, towing works the usual way: free quote, then you decide.

Dispatch walks you through payment when it gives you the quote. Having a card ready speeds things up.

A blanket, gloves and a hat, a phone charger, an ice scraper and small shovel, sand or cat litter for traction, a flashlight, water and snacks. Keep your gas tank at least half full so you can stay warm if you're stuck.

Stay in the vehicle if you're on a busy road, with your seatbelt on and hazards flashing. Run the engine in short bursts for heat, crack a window, and keep the tailpipe clear of snow. If you get out, stand well away from traffic.

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