Aug 1, 2024
A slow moving low pressure system tracked across Wisconsin during the afternoon hours on Thursday (8/1). Showers and thunderstorms developed in a very moist airmass leading to small hail, gusty winds, and very heavy rain along across portions of central Wisconsin. As much as 3 to 5 inches of rain fell across this region during the afternoon, causing flash flooding and road closures across portions of Marathon, Wood, and Waushara counties.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1200017). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Marathon County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.