Flash Flood in Waushara County, Wisconsin

Flash Flood August 1, 2024 · Waushara County, Wisconsin

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What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain caused flash flooding and a road closure at County V and state route 21 in western Waushara 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 Coloma Muni Arpt (44.0200, -89.6000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1200024. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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