Feb 9, 2001
Heavy rains, in some cases, setting new daily records across south-central and southeast Wisconsin, resulted in most rivers reaching or exceeding flood stage. Thunderstorms and cloud-to-ground lightning were reported across the southeastern counties. In addition, the heavy rains and partial snow melt of a 7 to 12 inch snow pack led to widespread flooding of farm fields, road side ditches, and other low spots. Consequently, water covered or flowed across many roads. Backed-up sewers and ice-jam
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5232330). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Milwaukee County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.