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Gov. Evers, delegation urge Trump administration for federal assistance after historic flood

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers urged President Donald Trump on Thursday to quickly approve a disaster declaration for Wisconsin as he toured a Red Cross shelter in Milwaukee, days after historic flooding ...

Milwaukee County identifies $23 million in preliminary flood damage from Aug. 9 storm

Milwaukee County estimates preliminary flood damages from the August 9 storm at $23 million. Damages include roads, parks, bridges, and waterways, with the final cost expected to rise. The county aims ...
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How will Wisconsin recover from flood damage? We can look to trends over the past few decades

A researcher with the Wisconsin Policy Forum unpacks the escalating trend of flood damage in Wisconsin for the past 45 years.

Gov. Tony Evers declares a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southeast Wisconsin

Parts of Milwaukee saw more than 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours in what is classified as a 1,000-year flood event.