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Midwest flooding cancels Wisconsin State Fair and cuts power

Midwest flooding cancels Wisconsin State Fair and cuts power

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were scrapping the final day of the 11-day event after …

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Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair, water rescues in Milwaukee

Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair, water rescues in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states led to water rescues, power outages and road closures. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were canceling the final day of the 11-day event after rains flooded the fairgrounds in West Allis, which …

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Heavy Rains in Wisconsin Lead to Flooding and Early Closure of State Fair – The New York Times

Heavy Rains in Wisconsin Lead to Flooding and Early Closure of State Fair  The New York Times Flood warning issued for several SE Wisconsin counties as rain continues  WISN Historic Milwaukee flooding triggers emergency declaration  WISN See aftermath of severe weather, flooding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel PHOTOS | Eerie clouds and damage from Saturday afternoon storms  WLUK Source link

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Milwaukee contends with flash flooding, state fair and airport affected, with more rain expected Sunday

Milwaukee contends with flash flooding, state fair and airport affected, with more rain expected Sunday

Facebook Tweet Email Link Floodwaters rushed through Milwaukee’s fairgrounds, airport and roads Saturday, as historic rainfall led to flash flooding, water rescues and an early closure of the region’s beloved state fair. With more rain forecast for the region Sunday, officials are urging caution on the roads. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee issued several flash flood warnings for the …

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Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, power outages

Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, power outages

MILWAUKEE – Flooding is impacting several counties in southeast Wisconsin on Sunday. Check the FOX6 Weather Alert Page for the latest weather alerts, as they are updated frequently during severe weather. More rain is expected on Sunday. Severe flooding | 5:40 a.m. update (Aug. 10) The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District initiated a combined sewer overflow just before 10 p.m. Saturday …

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Flash flooding hits southeast Wisconsin

Flash flooding hits southeast Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Severe weather and heavy rain has caused flooding throughout southeast Wisconsin.  Many reports started coming in around 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.  Anyone in an impacted area is advised not to travel unless fleeing a flooded area or following evacuation orders.  PHOTO GALLERY Anyone in an impacted area is advised not to travel unless fleeing a …

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Flash flooding hits southeast Wisconsin

Flash flooding hits southeast Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Severe weather and heavy rain has caused flooding throughout southeast Wisconsin.  Many reports started coming in around 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.  Anyone in an impacted area is advised not to travel unless fleeing a flooded area or following evacuation orders.  PHOTO GALLERY Anyone in an impacted area is advised not to travel unless fleeing a …

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Rare 115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Texas After Flooding Reveals Hidden Fossils

Rare 115-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Texas After Flooding Reveals Hidden Fossils

In a remarkable discovery following recent flooding, ancient dinosaur footprints that had been hidden beneath layers of Texas soil for millions of years were revealed. According to a report from ABC News, the tracks were uncovered in Northwest Travis County, Texas, after floodwaters swept away sediment and brush, bringing the prints to light. This unprecedented find allows paleontologists to gain …

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Invest 95L could become Tropical Storm Dexter as Southeast braces for flooding rain

Invest 95L could become Tropical Storm Dexter as Southeast braces for flooding rain

Invest 95L was designated in the Atlantic off the Southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts, and it could strengthen into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter on Sunday or Monday. FOX Weather Meteorologists Haley Meier and Michael Estime have the latest on Aug. 3, 2025. WILMINGTON, N.C. – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has designated an area of disturbed weather off …

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