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Flood — Ozaukee, WI

Jun 18, 1996

A series of thunderstorms "trained" N/NW into Ozaukee county and dumped heavy rains from 2 inches to over 7 inches on June 18th. Total rainfalls for the 3-day period of the 16th, 17th, and 18th ranged from 5 to over 13 inches (see Port Washington flash flood report for 06/18/96). There were many reports of flooding of basements, businesses, farm land, and low lands along rivers, streams, and creeks. Some roads were blocked for extended periods of time in Mequon, Cedarburg, Saukville, and Thiensv

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5566561). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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