Aug 5, 1998
A series of thunderstorms, slowly moving northeast at 10 mph, trained through the Whitewater area... dumping 4 to 8 inches of rain between 0630CST and 1100CST. The resultant flash flooding closed some city roads due to water levels of 1 to 3 feet. Several stalled cars were reported. Water poured into the lower level of two UW-Whitewater buildings. In one of the buildings, water depths reach 4 feet, resulting in damage to the A/C system and electrical system. The loss of power resulted in the l
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5664602). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Walworth County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.