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Flash Flood — Bayfield, WI

Jul 27, 2023

Warm and humid conditions developed across northeastern Minnesota on the 27th ahead of a frontal boundary that stalled out across the region. Storms were primarily hail producers across northeastern Minnesota but transitioned to more of a wind threat as they grew upscale across northwestern Wisconsin. Numerous reports of trees and powerlines downed were received across the area with some flash flooding occurring later in the afternoon as well in areas that saw multiple rounds of storms.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1120423). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Bayfield, WI

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