Jun 20, 2012
A stationary front over central Wisconsin early June 19th moved north into the coastal counties of northwest Wisconsin late in the day, on the 19th. Air to the south of the front was remarkably warm and humid. Weak low pressure along the front moved through the interior counties of northwest Wisconsin overnight. Some thunderstorms produced isolated wind damage and hail. Excessively heavy rain just to the northwest spread rainfalls up to 6 inches into western areas of Superior along the Lake
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 390321). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Douglas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.