Flash Flood in Wood County, Wisconsin

Flash Flood August 1, 2024 · Wood County, Wisconsin

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain caused flash flooding along Highway 13 and County V in northwestern Wood County.

The wider storm

A slow moving low pressure system tracked across Wisconsin during the afternoon hours on Thursday (8/1). Showers and thunderstorms developed in a very moist airmass leading to small hail, gusty winds, and very heavy rain along across portions of central Wisconsin. As much as 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across this region during the afternoon, causing flash flooding and road closures across portions of Marathon, Wood, and Waushara counties.

Began near Marshfield (44.6800, -90.1900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1200016. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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