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Southeast Wisconsin Deluged by Potentially 1000-Year Rain Event, Record Flooding Reported

Southeast Wisconsin Deluged by Potentially 1000-Year Rain Event, Record Flooding Reported

Southeast Wisconsin Deluged by Potentially 1000-Year Rain Event, Record Flooding Reported Southeast Wisconsin has been hit by an extraordinary rainfall event over the past two days, August 10-11, 2025, leading to widespread and severe flooding across the region. Areas in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Ozaukee counties experienced precipitation totals that could qualify as a ‘1000-year rain,’ with some locations receiving over a foot of rain in less than 24 hours. The heaviest reliable measurement recorded was a staggering 12.62 inches in…

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Southeast Wisconsin Recovers One Year After Devastating August 2024 Floods

Southeast Wisconsin Recovers One Year After Devastating August 2024 Floods

Southeast Wisconsin Recovers One Year After Devastating August 2024 Floods One year ago, communities across Southeast Wisconsin were grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flash flooding that struck on August 9-10, 2024. The historic deluge led to widespread devastation, prompting multiple counties to declare states of emergency and Governor Evers to deploy the National Guard. Rivers swelled to flood stage, and numerous roadways remained impassable for days. The cities of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and Waukesha were among the hardest hit. Homes…

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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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