Flooding Cancels Last Day of Wisconsin State Fair as Authorities Make Water Rescues in Milwaukee

Cars submerged in flood waters after historic rain hits Wisconsin

Historic levels of rainfall in Wisconsin over the weekend led to power outages and the annual state fair's last day being cancelled.

Flooding hits midwest as Milwaukee experiences second wettest day ever

Heavy rainfall cut power and closed roads across Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and WisconsinHeavy rainfall in half a dozen midwest US states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways over the weekend.The National Weather Service issued flood watches and warnings for parts of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. After rainfall began on Saturday in so…

Flash flooding leads to water rescues in Milwaukee, last day of Wisconsin State Fair canceled

Milwaukee County was under a state of emergency Sunday as several roads were blocked off and neighbors impacted by flooding tried to salvage what's left after what's being called a historic rainfall.

Milwaukee flooding prompts state of emergency with residents warned of 'dangerous,' contaminated water

Milwaukee County declared a state of emergency due to the rains, with officials warning residents to avoid walking in floodwater, as it "may be contaminated or hide dangerous debris."

Torrential Midwest flash floods turn state fair into water park with more to come

The rainfall broke a daily record in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Fair closes over flash flooding as regions reach over 6 inches of rain

Earlier in the evening, officials announced that the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert scheduled for Saturday evening had been canceled because of the severe weather and flooding.