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Flash FloodRichland, Wisconsin

August 18, 2007 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$8.8M
Area
Richland

Event narrative (NOAA)

Numerous state highways and county roads were closed and impassable due to flood waters. An estimated 75 percent of the county roads were affected including Highway 80 that was impassable with bridges buckled. Highways 56 and 58 were also impacted. At least a dozen boat rescues were needed from homes and cars. The town of Rockbridge was basically underwater. A 51-year old was swept off a bridge on Highway 60 near the intersection of Highway 80 on his way to Muscoda from Mill Creek.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

Flash Flood — Richland, Wisconsin, August 18, 2007 | DisasterAtlasUSA