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Flash Flood — Fond Du Lac, WI

Jul 8, 2002

A series of severe thunderstorms moved southeast through southeast Wisconsin wtih powerful winds that toppled trees and power lines, as well as damaging some structures. Damage to power lines resulted in the loss of electrical power to 12,000 customers in the Milwaukee area. Northwest of Beechwood (Sheboygan Co.), the winds destoyed one small metal shed, and rolled over a propane tank. Northeast of Ootsburg (Sheboygan Co.), the powerful winds toppled dozens of trees near Kohler/Andrea State P

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5307978). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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