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Flash Flood — Marathon, WI

Aug 11, 2021

Property Damage
$10K
Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front during the afternoon across northeast Wisconsin. The strongest storms produced wind damage, large hail and 2 tornadoes. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across central and southern Marathon County, producing flash flooding across these areas.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 968189). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Marathon, WI

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

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