Aug 6, 1998
A devastating, record flash flood hit the area from Sheboygan Falls to the city of Sheboygan during the early morning hours, with Sheboygan having the worst of the flooding. An incredible 10.75 inches of rain fell at the Sheboygan Press building, and unofficial reports indicate that around 12 inches may have fallen in parts of the city. The rain started about 0100CST, and continued until about 0800CST as a series of thunderstorms, moving slowly northeast at 10 mph, trained through the same are
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5664609). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Sheboygan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.