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Flash Flood — Winnebago, WI

Jul 30, 2003

Flash flooding occurred ahead of a cold front that moved southeast into a warm and unstable air mass. Early storms produced large hail and some wind damage before an east to west boundary formed in the Appleton area, providing the focus for training thunderstorms and flooding. The highest measured rainfall was 6.50 inches in Darboy (Calumet co.) including 3 inches in one hour.Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding that left 2 to 3 feet of water over many roads. Water reached the doorsteps of h

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5379592). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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