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Severe Flooding Disrupts Wisconsin State Fair, Midwest as Storms Cause Widespread Damage

Severe Flooding Disrupts Wisconsin State Fair, Midwest as Storms Cause Widespread Damage

Severe Flooding Disrupts Wisconsin State Fair, Midwest as Storms Cause Widespread Damage MILWAUKEE – Catastrophic flash flooding forced the unprecedented cancellation of the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday, as a relentless deluge across half a dozen Midwest states triggered widespread power outages, road closures, and critical rescue operations. The severe weather left thousands without electricity and stranded motorists across the region. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair announced the immediate closure of the 11-day event, citing…

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Milwaukee Recovers After Historic Weekend Flooding Submerges City, State Fairgrounds

Milwaukee Recovers After Historic Weekend Flooding Submerges City, State Fairgrounds

Milwaukee Recovers After Historic Weekend Flooding Submerges City, State Fairgrounds Milwaukee is assessing the damage and beginning recovery efforts after a weekend of unprecedented rainfall led to severe flash flooding across the city. Historic downpours on Saturday, which saw 5.74 inches of rain fall in just hours—a month and a half’s worth—caused widespread disruption, including the early closure of the beloved Wisconsin State Fair and significant impacts on Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. Emergency services conducted numerous water rescues as streets,…

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