Nov 27, 2019
A strengthening low pressure system developed over the central Plains and moved northeast to Lake Michigan, bringing 10 to 14 inches of heavy snow, and occasionally sleet, to northern and portions of central Wisconsin. The wet, heavy snow accumulating on trees and power lines, along with strong winds, caused widespread power outages across much of northern Wisconsin with over 40,000 residences impacted. The combination of strong winds and high water levels caused flooding along the shoreline of
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 865742). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Southern Oconto County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.