Apr 1, 2023
A strong spring storm at the end of March provided over 1 of rainfall in central to northern Wisconsin on a deeper than average snowpack. The rapid runoff resulted in sites along the Black River in central Wisconsin to quickly rise to flood stage for the beginning of April. Minor to moderate flooding was realized at most sites with the highest height recorded at Black River Falls, with 4.17 ft over flood stage.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1096377). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Clark County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.