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Milwaukee Faces Ongoing Flood Recovery as State Fair Remains Canceled

Forecasters warn of additional heavy rain following record flooding that has kept the Wisconsin State Fair closed.

(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.
Debris piles up on a bridge piling on the Milwaukee River after heavy rain in the area on August 10, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • The Wisconsin State Fair was scrapped for its final day after flash floods inundated the fairgrounds in West Allis.
  • Emergency crews in Milwaukee reported dozens of water rescues as they responded to hundreds of flood-related calls.
  • Record rainfall of more than 5.7 inches in hours overwhelmed urban drainage and drove the Milwaukee River to a record 11.19-foot crest, flooding airport runways, taxiways and access tunnels.
  • Utility crews have restored service to many We Energies customers, but tens of thousands remain without power across southeast Wisconsin.
  • Flood watches and warnings remain in effect across multiple states as the National Weather Service predicts additional heavy rainfall and flash-flood risks.