Washington storm history

An employee of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was struck by lightning when working outside near the New Fane hiking trail. The lightning strike was fatal.

A continuation of flooding of streets, creeks, rivers, low lying neighborhoods, and basements in Germantown and surrounding communities. Additional showers and storms aggravated the flooding. Some vehicles stranded in relatively deep, still water. More specifically, the flooding …

A narrow band of heavy snow showers produced whiteout conditions and slick roads over portions of I-41 in Washington County for a period of 45 minutes to 90 minutes. Numerous multi-vehicle accidents were reported on I-41 near highway 144 and Cedar Creek Road, which included a cra…

Six to sixteen inches of snow accumulation with the lowest amounts in the far northwest portion of the county. Two large chain-reaction accidents involving dozens of vehicles occurred on I-41 from the late morning into the afternoon hours. I-41 southbound was closed from Sherman …

Two car accidents on slippery roads resulted in three fatalities. Both accidents occurred in the Town of Hartford. 2 to 4 inches of snow and approximately one quarter inch of ice accumulated during this storm.

A co-operative observer in Germantown reported 7.8 inches of new snowfall. A 47-year-old male from Hartford was killed when his vehicle was struck by a train. Police say slippery roads and limited visibility due to snow and ice covering the windshield contributed to the fatal acc…

Flash flooding of streets, creeks, rivers, and low lying neighborhoods in Germantown and surrounding areas. More specifically, the flash flooding of the Menomonee River and its tributaries flooded and closed portions of many roads. This included portions of County Line Road, a la…

Flash flooding of streets, creeks, rivers, and low lying neighborhoods in West Bend and other communities over northern Washington County. Some vehicles were stranded in relatively deep, still water. The neighborhoods near the Silverbrook Creek Parkway experienced the worst of th…

A dump truck hauling granite was struck by lightning in the southbound lane of highway 41 north of Sherman Road in the Town of Polk. Some of the granite was propelled from the truck. In addition, a 18 inch deep and 3 foot long hole was found in the roadway from the lightning stri…

A trained spotter reported large hail, between 1 1/4 inch and 1 1/2 inch in diameter that fell in Kewaskum. The 5-8 minute hail storm was the worst to hit Kewaskum in many years. Roughly 200 vehicles suffered damage from the hail, as well as many homes, condos, apartments and out…

Heavy rains resulted in flash flooding over much of Washington County. Water depths on road surfaces reached 3 feet or more and there were gravel washouts. Some farm fields would remain flooded into early July. The breakdown in residential home losses were: 560 affectd with minim…

Hail sized ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 inches in diameter.

Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches. Westerly wind gusts 35-40 mph.

Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 26 below zero.

Snow accumulation of 3-6 inches. Some blowing and drifting snow.

Snow accumulation of 8-11 inches.

Snow accumulation less than 2 inches and wind gusts of 40-50 mph.

A continuation of flooding of streets, creeks, rivers, low lying neighborhoods, and basements in West Bend and other communities over northern Washington County. Additional showers and storms aggravated the flooding. The neighborhoods near the Silverbrook Creek Parkway in West Be…

Maximum heat index values of 98-104 degrees Fahrenheit and minimums in the middle to upper 70s.

Storm-total accumulations generally in the 1 to 3 inch range countywide. Highest total of 2.5 inches observed in Theresa. Peak wind gusts were around 40 mph during the early evening while the snow was falling. A peak gust of 40 mph occurred at the West Bend Airport at 155 PM CST.

Widespread wind chills between -25 and -35 observed countywide, with locally colder values. Minimum wind chill of -37 observed in Kewaskum.

Storm-total accumulations generally in the 3-5 inch range countywide. Highest total of 5.5 inches observed in West Bend.

Storm-total accumulations generally in the 3-6 inch range countywide. Highest total of 6.0 inches observed in Germantown.

Ice accumulations from freezing drizzle ranging between 0.02 inches and 0.10 inches, resulting in slippery spots on untreated surfaces.

Widespread wind chills in the -30 to -35 degree range were observed from 2 AM January 21 through the mid morning hours of January 21. Coldest wind chill of -35 was observed in Kewaskum.

Freezing drizzle results in a light glaze of ice on untreated roads and surfaces.

Accumulations of 1-2 inches across most of the county. Highest totals of 2.0 inches observed in Slinger.

Long duration snowfall brings widespread 6-10 inch accumulations countywide, with locally higher totals. Highest total of 10.5 inches observed in West Bend.

Law enforcement reports visibilities as low as 600 feet near State Road 60 in Slinger. Wind gusts between 35-45 MPH result in blowing and drifting of heavy snow.

Snow accumulation of 4-7 inches. West northwest wind gusts of 25-35 mph with visibility as low as 1/4-1/2 mile.

Scattered trees and power lines down across the county.

Heat index values up to 103 degrees Fahrenheit.

A portion of a soffit ripped off a home and a heavy grill moved.

Tree damage.