Severe Midwest Floods Prompt Emergency Declarations and Disruptions
TL;DR
A historic rainfall event in southeastern Wisconsin on August 10-11, 2025, brought between 6 and over 12 inches of rain, with some unofficial measurements suggesting up to 14.5 inches, potentially setting a new state record and causing significant flooding. The event may be classified as a 1000-year rain, and the official verification process is ongoing.
- Michigan just misses 1000-year rain, hits southeast Wisconsin MLive.com
- Waukesha County state of emergency declared over flooding FOX6 News Milwaukee
- Milwaukee church faces monumental restoration after flood damage WISN
- Gov. Tony Evers declares a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southeast Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Severe storms knock out power and close roads in Midwest as flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair NBC News
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