Flash Flood — Vernon, Wisconsin

2004-05-08 · near Southwest Portion, Vernon, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

Flash flooding occurred when 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than two hours. Mudslides and rock slides were reported by law enforcement officials along Highway 35 near De Soto, Lynxville and Ferryville (Crawford County). Near the town of Purdy (Vernon County), a woman died when her car was swept away as she attempted to cross a swollen creek that drains into the Bad Axe River. Her body was found about a quarter mile downstream and her car was 150 to 200 feet away.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5394166. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.