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 rains flooded the …
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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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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