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Flood — Kenosha, WI

Sep 13, 2019

A strong squall line with torrential rainfall moved east along and north of warm front over southern WI. A quick 2.5-4.5 inches of rain resulted in the flash flooding of creeks, small rivers, and urban and rural roadways. Some trees were downed by straight-line winds. A 42 unit apartment building burned down in Waukesha after being struck by lightning.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 857318). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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