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Flood — Sheboygan, WI

Mar 14, 2019

Flood Cause
Ice Jam

Mild temperatures and some rainfall led to snow melt and excessive runoff on a frozen ground. Numerous rivers flooded including flooding in atypical areas due to ice jams. Evacuations were needed in some communities. The American Red Cross did respond in some cases to aid the flood victims.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 829579). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Sheboygan, WI

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.

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