Flash Flood — Marathon, Wisconsin

2024-08-01 · near Schofield, Marathon, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Schofield and Rothschild in central Marathon County. Many roads were closed due to standing and flowing water.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1200017. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.