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Flood — Rock, WI

Feb 15, 2005

Widespread flooding of rivers and streams occurred over Green and Rock Counties for several days in mid-February. To prevent motorists from crossing flooded bridges, law enforcement officials closed several bridges on county roads during the period of Feb 15th through the 19th. Some minor shoulder gravel washouts were noted on some roads in both counties. The flooding resulted from above normal temperatures, snowmelt, and rain. Warm temperatures were noted February 1-7 and February 11-15 and

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5437298). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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