Jun 17, 1996
Long-duration rainfalls registered 3.21 inches in 24 hours ending at 0600CST on the 18th in the city of West Bend. Two-day rains totaled 4 to 5 inches over many other parts of Washington county. The result was a slow rise in water levels in many rivers, streams, and creeks, with some exceeding flood stage. Resident basement and business flooding was reported across the county, and several roads were closed due to high water levels in low spots. Sewers backed up, and there were scattered reports
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5566539). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.