Jul 16, 2008
A convective thunderstorm complex that orginated over southern Minnesota moved east/southeast across southern Wisconsin and generated a line of strong to severe storms. Powerful thunderstorm winds gusting to hurricane-force, large hail, one tornado, and flash flooding were produced by the storms. Surface dewpoints were in the lower to mid 70s, and CAPE values were 3000 to 4000. Maximum afternoon temperatures were in the 85 to 90 range. At least 20,000 customers lost electrical power - 14,000
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 120321). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sauk County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.