Aug 5, 1998
A series of thunderstorms, slowly moving northeast at 10 mph, trained through western Racine Co., dumping 4 to 6 inches of rain between 0400CST and 0835CST in Waterford. Water levels in some farm fields reached an unbelievable 5 to 6 feet. Highway 164 north of Waterford was closed due to "rivers" of water 1 to 3 feet deep surging across the road surface. Shoulder gravel washouts were noted on Highway 164 and several other rural roads. A total of 10 homes were damaged. One home in Waterford sus
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5664600). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Racine County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.