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Flash Flood — Barron, WI

Jun 14, 2012

A line of thunderstorms developed across far western Wisconsin Thursday morning, June 14th, and tracked eastward across west central Wisconsin. Some of these storms produced up to quarter size hail near Rice Lake, along with significant street flooding. By the afternoon, more storms redeveloped and produced small hail and two funnel clouds.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 377474). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Barron, WI

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

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