Apr 6, 2001
Three heavy rain events plus the melting of a snowpack with a high water content added up to high water levels on many creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes. The worst flooding occurred on the 22nd and 23rd. Many roads were covered with water in both counties, and several houses were affected by high water levels, especially along the Amnicon River in Douglas County. Douglas County loses were estimated at $888,000. Estimates for Bayfield County were not available.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5246794). 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.