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Why did Milwaukee flood? City recorded second-wettest day in 154 years on Saturday, Aug. 9

The intense storms that swept through Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 9, developed rapidly — dumping more than 10 inches of rain ...

Milwaukee County flooding; family's home collapses, streets flooded

A Los Angeles woman who flaunted luxury goods and wads of cash on social media will be sentenced to federal prison for ...

Photos, video capture aftermath of major Milwaukee floods

Photos and videos capture the aftermath of severe rain that resulted in major flash floods in Milwaukee over the weekend. The ...

Milwaukee contends with flash flooding, state fair and airport affected, with more rain expected Sunday

Excessive rainfall in Wisconsin caused flash flooding this weekend, leading to inundated roads, flooded basements and an ...
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Milwaukee Weather Service Issues Outlook, Flood Warning and Heat Spike on the Horizon

The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Milwaukee, warning of potential floods and upcoming heat.
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'Grateful': Strangers pump water out of flooded Milwaukee day care

Volunteers with "Flood Hope 500" fixed a broken sump pump and are helping clear flooding debris from Faith Development ...
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What the National Weather Service wants you to know about Milwaukee's 1,000-year flood

The weekend storms took everyone by surprise, including the National Weather Service. So how did it happen and what did they ...
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Milwaukee-area businesses suffer millions of dollars in damage following historic flooding

After southeast Wisconsin was hit by a catastrophic flood, businesses metro Milwaukee are grappling with millions in damages.

How rare was this weekend's rain? It was a 1,000-year flood event.

When flooding is referred to as a 1000-year event, it doesn't actually refer to time. Instead, it refers to probability.