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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.
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Milwaukee County picking up the pieces after severe storms and flooding

Milwaukee County begins recovery after rare flash floods caused at least 23 million in damage. Officials seek FEMA aid as ...
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Flood damage estimate exceeds $23M, officials hope for FEMA funding

During a press conference Thursday, Milwaukee County officials said FEMA representatives could be here as early as Monday to ...
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Milwaukee officials warn of weekend storms, share flood safety tips

Local authorities share detailed preparation checklist to help Milwaukee residents protect properties and stay safe during ...
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How do states of emergency work, and what took the governor so long to declare one for Milwaukee County?

After severe floods hit Milwaukee County over the weekend, local officials declared a state of emergency. Why hasn't the ...
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Milwaukee County officials tell residents to report flood damage in hopes of securing federal aid

As Milwaukee County residents recover from extensive flooding, officials are going door-to-door to assess the damage.
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Body recovered from Lake Michigan near South Shore Beach in Milwaukee

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, a 24-year-old man drowned while swimming with friends at South Shore Park ...