Jun 17, 1996
Several rounds of heavy rains culminated in widespread rural farm land flooding across Dane county, as well as significant flooding in cites and villages. Flooding of small streams and creeks, and nearby lowland was reported. Several county roads flooded over with 1 to 3 feet of water, and some shoulder washouts and road closures were noted. Soil erosion was very common as farm fields flooded over. Retention ponds in housing developments over-flowed. Some of the larger lakes recorded their hig
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5566556). 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.