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Flash Flood — Dane, WI

Jun 22, 2024

Severe thunderstorms developed across western Wisconsin and moved eastward across southern Wisconsin through the afternoon and evening hours on June 22nd due to passing low pressure and its approaching cold front. There were supercell thunderstorms along with bowing segments along this line which lead to multiple areas of damage. Two strong tornadoes occurred, which were rated EF-2 near Argyle and through the south side of Janesville. Many reports of flash flooding were received due to torren

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1195462). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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