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Flash Flood — Jefferson, WI

Jun 10, 2016

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A surge of warm and moist air on a low level jet stream resulted in numerous thunderstorms over southern Wisconsin. Very heavy rain resulted in flash flooding, some street flooding; in addition to some hail with the storms. The roof of a home in Oconomowoc was struck by lightning with a resultant fire.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 647094). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Jefferson, WI

This event is one of many recorded floods in Jefferson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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