Heavy Rains in Wisconsin Lead to Flooding and Early Closure of State Fair

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Record-setting rainfall caused intense flooding in and around the Milwaukee area starting on Saturday night.

By Ali Watkins

Record-setting rains in Wisconsin led to life-threatening flash flooding in Milwaukee and the surrounding area overnight Saturday to Sunday, prompting widespread flood alerts and the early closure of the Wisconsin State Fair.

The Milwaukee area received 7.96 inches of rain from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, setting a record for a two-day rainfall total in the Milwaukee area, according to the National Weather Service.