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Lakeshore Flood — Ozaukee, WI

May 17, 2020

A slow moving low pressure area brought a 18-24 hour period of moderate to sometimes heavy rainfall. 3 to 6 inches of rain fell over far eastern WI, which resulted in river, creek, and lowland flooding. Numerous roads were flooded and closed. A small number of water rescues were executed. One indirect death occurred when a retaining wall collapsed onto an elderly woman.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 884877). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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