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Crews Race to Rescue in Milwaukee as Flash Flood Warnings Remain in Effect

Tens of thousands remain without power after the storm overwhelmed Milwaukee’s infrastructure, with more heavy rains forecast through Monday to exacerbate flood dangers.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) First responders rescue people from flooding in their homes on August 10, 2025 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Debris piles up against a bridge on the Milwaukee River after record-breaking rainfall caused flooding in Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • Milwaukee Fire Department has conducted about 65 water rescues, joined by neighboring county crews as stranded vehicles jam flooded streets.
  • The Milwaukee River crested at a record 11.19 feet on Sunday, triggering flash flood watches across southeastern Wisconsin and adjacent counties.
  • Nearly 47,000 We Energies customers are without power while city crews work overnight to clear submerged roads and restore essential services.
  • Runways, taxiways and an underpass at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport remain under water, disrupting flights and ground operations.
  • Additional rounds of heavy rain are expected through Monday, sustaining life-threatening flood risks and straining the city’s aging drainage systems.