Lakeshore Flood — Southern Oconto, Wisconsin

2019-05-19 · Southern Oconto, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Lakeshore flooding impacted several properties in southeast Oconto County, near Little Suamico. At least one house had water in its basement.

Wider weather episode

High lake levels and a persistent northeast wind resulted in lakeshore flooding near Little Suamico in southeast Oconto County and around Suamico in northern Brown County. Flooding in the Green Bay area caused the cancellation of a marathon that was scheduled to start on the morning of May 19.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 825340. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.