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Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair

Flash flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin state fair
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as heavy rainfall in several Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roads.
Wisconsin State Fair cancels final day due to flooding in Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Fair officials announced the cancellation of the fair's final day due to flash flooding at State Fair Park. The closure decision was made Sunday morning after flooding forced an early shutdown Saturday evening.
Flash flooding, severe weather pummels Wisconsin, closes State Fair
Rescue workers and emergency crews are responding to life-threatening flash flooding in the wake of record rainfall in Wisconsin, and more rain is in the forecast for Sunday night, officials said.
Flooding cancels Wisconsin State Fair's last day as water rescues continue in Milwaukee
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Last day of Wisconsin State Fair canceled after Saturday flash flooding, ‘forecast ahead’
After closing early on Saturday, the Wisconsin State Fair will not reopen for its final day on Sunday due to flash flooding and an inclement forecast ahead. Wisconsin State Fair officials have determined that the Fair Park will not reopen for its final day on August 10,
Flash flooding leads to water rescues in Milwaukee, last day of Wisconsin State Fair canceled
Milwaukee County was under a state of emergency Sunday as several roads were blocked off and neighbors impacted by flooding tried to salvage what's left after what's being called a historic rainfall.
Final day of Wisconsin State Fair canceled following flash flooding
The Wisconsin State Fair will be closed Sunday due to flash flooding on the grounds.
Wisconsin State Fair closes early, cancels final day due to flash flooding
Flash flooding hit Milwaukee and Waukesha counties as heavy rain pounded the area, forcing the Wisconsin State Fair to close early and disrupting events across the region Saturday.
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Flooding inundates Midwest as severe storms cut power, close roads and kill at least 1
Flash flooding has inundated parts of the Midwest as heavy rainfall in half a dozen states knocked out power to thousands, forced road closures and killed at least one person over the weekend, officials said.

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