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Flash Flood — Jackson, WI

Jul 12, 2008

A front remained nearly stationary, extending from southern Wisconsin into central Minnesota during the evening and overnight hours of July 10 and 11. Thunderstorms developed along the front and produced very heavy rain, which closed roads across parts of Grant, Juneau, Jackson and Monroe counties.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 126873). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Jackson, WI

This event is one of many recorded floods in Jackson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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