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Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency following flash flooding in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers was touring storm damage in Wauwatosa Monday evening when he announced he is declaring a state of emergency due to flash flooding and storm damage.
Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding; Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency
Severe storms and record rainfall caused flooding, structural damage, evacuations and power outages in multiple parts of the state.
Insurers field thousands of claims from Wisconsin following historic rainfall, flooding
State Farm had received nearly 2,500 storm-related claims as of Aug. 11, and Erie Insurance reported a "surge" in claims for water damage.
Southeast Wisconsin flooding, assessing damage for FEMA response
Emergency officials are on the ground, assessing the flooding damage in southeast Wisconsin. Based on damage numbers already in, Governor Evers asked FEMA to come in for a joint damage assessment. When that joint assessment finishes, Governor Evers can then formally ask President Trump to declare a disaster, freeing up FEMA funds.
Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, officials provide update
Several highways and roadways are still experiencing flooding, tens of thousands of customers are without power, and the Deep Tunnel is nearly at capacity.
Flash flooding hits southeast Wisconsin; state of emergency declared for Milwaukee Co.
Severe weather and heavy rain has caused flooding throughout southeast Wisconsin. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Sunday, Aug. 10, declared a state of emergency across
Wisconsin flooding: Milwaukee declares State of Emergency, areal and river flood warnings issued for several counties
Southeastern Wisconsin faces flooding as Milwaukee County declares a state of emergency, with DPW evaluating damage and responding to affected areas.
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.
Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency for Flash Flooding and Storm Damage Across Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers Monday, while touring storm damage in Wauwatosa, announced he is declaring a state of emergency as several Wisconsin communities continue to recover from flash flooding and storm damage.
Gov. Tony Evers declares State of Emergency for Wisconsin due to flash flooding and storm damage
While touring storm damage in Wauwatosa on Monday, Governor Tony Evers announced he is declaring a state of emergency.
Watch: Cars submerged in flood waters after historic rain hits Wisconsin
Historic levels of rainfall in Wisconsin over the weekend led to power outages and the annual state fair's last day being cancelled.
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