Slideshow: Madison Flood
Madison-area lake levels continued to rise after a record-breaking storm on August 20, 2018, dumped more than 10 inches of rain on parts of Dane County and caused flooding on the UW–Madison campus lakeshore. Street closures in the downtown area also complicated matters for students who moved into residence halls six days later. While other areas of Madison experienced flooding for weeks after the initial rainfall, campus remained open for normal operations.
Seagulls perch on a flooded pier for Hoofers’ sailboats on August 24 as rising water from Lake Mendota floods the Memorial Union Terrace shoreline. Jeff Miller
An inflatable dike holds back rising water as Lake Mendota floods the boat dock underneath the Arthur D. Hasler Laboratory of Limnology on August 24. Jeff Miller
High water levels closed area beaches, including this one at Tenney Park on Lake Mendota photographed on August 29. Bryce Richter
Tenney Park on Madison’s near east side, pictured on August 29, experienced substantial flooding. More than 200,000 sandbags were filled and distributed throughout Madison to protect properties — including the park’s shelter — from water damage. Bryce Richter
Water rushes through the Tenney Lock as the flood-stage level of Lake Mendota water threatens the dam along the Yahara River on the night of August 30. Said Madison city engineer Rob Phillips: “If the Tenney Dam were to fail” — albeit unlikely — “we would have a catastrophic event.” Jeff Miller
A road hazard sign warns of high-standing water flooding West Shore Drive along Monona Bay on September 6. Jeff Miller
A scooter driver braves high-standing water flooding West Shore Drive along Monona Bay on September 6. Flooding and lane closures persisted for weeks after the initial rainfall, with damage estimates exceeding $150 million throughout the county. Jeff Miller
Published in the Winter 2018 issue
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