Aug 11, 2002
A cluster of severe thunderstorms dumped large hail in parts of southern Sauk County, and then dissipated. Another cluster of severe thunderstorms blossomed over western Dane County, resulting in wind, hail, and flash flood damage in the Pine Bluff area, west of the Madison metro-area. In the Pine Bluff area, hurricane-force downburst winds reached estimated speeds of 70 kts (80 mph), resulting in toppled trees and power lines. The fringe effects of this powerful macro-burst resulted in some
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5314814). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Dane County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.