Flood — Ozaukee, Wisconsin

1996-06-18 to 1996-06-20 · Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

A series of thunderstorms "trained" N/NW into Ozaukee county and dumped heavy rains from 2 inches to over 7 inches on June 18th. Total rainfalls for the 3-day period of the 16th, 17th, and 18th ranged from 5 to over 13 inches (see Port Washington flash flood report for 06/18/96). There were many reports of flooding of basements, businesses, farm land, and low lands along rivers, streams, and creeks. Some roads were blocked for extended periods of time in Mequon, Cedarburg, Saukville, and Thiensville. Trash dumpsters were carried away by water 3 feet deep in Thiensville. Farm land sustained soil erosion and crop damage. The Milwaukee River on the east side of Cedarburg crested at 12.66 feet at 1815CST on the 18th, or 1.66 feet above flood stage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5566561. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.