A decade has passed since historic Lake Delton flooding

LAKE DELTON -- Saturday, June 9 marks one decade since there was historic flooding in Lake Delton near Wisconsin Dells. A foot of rain caused the dam holding back the lake to wash out.

Five homes were destroyed; other nearby homes had significant damage and most were never rebuilt.

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Lake Delton flooding

Lake Delton flooding



Six hundred million gallons of water and debris poured into the Wisconsin River.