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Flood damage estimate exceeds $23M, officials hope for FEMA funding

During a press conference Thursday, Milwaukee County officials said FEMA representatives could be here as early as Monday to ...
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State of Emergency declared in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has declared a state of emergency throughout Milwaukee County following overwhelming ...

Gov. Tony Evers declares a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southeast Wisconsin

Parts of Milwaukee saw more than 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours in what is classified as a 1,000-year flood event.

Milwaukee County identifies $23 million in preliminary flood damage from Aug. 9 storm

Milwaukee County estimates preliminary flood damages from the August 9 storm at $23 million. Damages include roads, parks, bridges, and waterways, with the final cost expected to rise. The county aims ...
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How do states of emergency work, and what took the governor so long to declare one for Milwaukee County?

After severe floods hit Milwaukee County over the weekend, local officials declared a state of emergency. Why hasn't the ...
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Milwaukee County officials give updates on flood recovery efforts

MILWAUKEE--- Milwaukee county officials say that in the wake of devastating flooding, damage in the county alone is costing $20 million dollars… and ...
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Milwaukee picking up the pieces as experts warn flooding could become more frequent

Milwaukee is continuing to recover from record-breaking flooding, with federal help up in the air, and neighbors relying on ...
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Crews recover body of 24-year-old man from South Shore Beach in Milwaukee

Crews recovered a body from Lake Michigan at South Shore Beach in Milwaukee on Friday, according to the Milwaukee County ...