There were many factors that led to a severe Spring flood melt along the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers and several of their tributaries during the last two weeks of March. The first factor was above average snowpack for mid March. Additionally, the added effect of a cold late Winter kept this snowpack deeper into the early Spring. Once temperatures warmed, and snow began to melt, a few storms led to additional water on the already heavy snowpack. As area rivers, streams and creeks began to thaw, ice jams developed which exacerbated urban flooding. In addition, the Corp of Engineers closed some parks in west central Wisconsin due to the flood waters.
Based on the Wisconsin Emergency Management damage assessment, 20 homes were affected in Dunn County, with 4 receiving minor damage.

Flood in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 15-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 22-MAR-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

As snow began to melt, areal flooding started, especially along the smaller creeks and streams that lead into the Chippewa River. Two road closures occurred during the height of the flooding, and led to roadway erosion.

Flood in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 15-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 22-MAR-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

As snow began to melt, areal flooding started, especially along the smaller creeks and streams that lead into the Chippewa River. Flood waters affected several county roads throughout the county. There were even reports of basement flooding in a few communities. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation closed County Road F, and 25 in Wheeler due to flood waters, and State Highway 64 at State Highway 25.

Flood in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
From 15-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 22-MAR-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEGHORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

As snow began to melt, areal flooding started, especially along the smaller creeks and streams that lead into the Eau Claire, and Chippewa Rivers. Several roads were closed throughout the County due to washouts. Many homes and businesses were also flooded, with the City of Eau Claire reported sewer backups.

Flood in PEPIN, WISCONSIN
From 15-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 22-MAR-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKANSAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

As snow began to melt, areal flooding started, especially along the smaller creeks and streams that lead into the Chippewa River. There was a minor ice jam on the Chippewa River near Durand that was reported the afternoon of March 20 which caused the river level to rapidly rise in the downtown area. The water level spiked from action level to minor flood levels. No damages to downtown businesses/structures were reported.
The Village of Pepin had pumped water off private property and roadways; the highway department reports assorted roadways damages throughout county including local, county, and state roadways due to culvert washouts and water over roads from melting snow.

Flood in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 15-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 22-MAR-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST FARMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Spring snow melt and recent heavy rainfall, led to flood waters affecting the Village of Clear Lake, as a breach in a sewer line over-burdened the system causing raw sewage to back up in approximately eight homes.  82nd Avenue in the Town of Osceola was partially closed due to flooding. Residents in the area of the road closure also had water in their homes.