Flash Flood — Douglas, Wisconsin

1999-07-25 · near Countywide, Douglas, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

Flash flooding caused by very heavy thunderstorm rains occurred across much of the county, with many roads washed out or under water. Hardest hit was the central part of the county, including Parkland, Oakland, and Solon Springs townships. U.S. Highway 53 in the city of Solon Springs and County Highway C near South Range were under several feet of water through the night, and traffic had to be rerouted. Streets and basements in the city of Superior were also flooded. The total cost of damage county-wide was nearly $2 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5711719. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.