Historic flooding hits Milwaukee region after record-breaking rainfall, Wisconsin
Milwaukee recorded its second-wettest day on August 9, 2025, with 146 mm (5.74 inches) of rain causing historic flooding across the city and nearby areas.
Dam breach in Manawa, Wisconsin leads to evacuations and flood damage
A privately owned dam in Manawa, Wisconsin was breached on July 5, 2024, due to heavy rains that delivered about 127 mm ( 5 inches) of water, overwhelming the dam and causing a flash flood that prompted the evacuation of residents living down the river.
State of emergency after major flash floods hit St. Croix, Wisconsin, U.S.
Major flash floods hit St. Croix County in western Wisconsin, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency on Monday, June 29, 2020. One fatality was reported and more than 50 roads were closed at one point in the area. St. Croix County recorded more than 188…
Dam failure causes flooding, stranding homeowners in Lenroot, Wisconsin, U.S.
A flash flood due to dam failure blocked roads and stranded residents of eight homes in the town of Lenroot in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, Wednesday to Thursday, May 27 to 28, 2020. Roads turned into rivers following the dam failure which took place at 23:20 UTC…
State of emergency declared in Wisconsin after severe thunderstorms leave 2 dead, major damage
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker declared a state of emergency in Douglas, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, and Iron counties on Monday, June 18, 2018, after severe thunderstorms beginning Saturday night dumped as much as 254 mm (10 inches) of rain on the already…
Tornado rips through downtown McGregor, Iowa
A line of thunderstorms moved through parts southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, into southwest Wisconsin during the later afternoon and evening of Wednesday, July 19, 2017 into July 20. It produced heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and at least one EF-1 confirmed…
Days of heavy rain cause major flooding across the US Midwest
Days of heavy rain have caused major flooding in parts of the US Midwest over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead. The governors of Iowa and Wisconsin have declared a state of emergency. NWS said that the 7 day period to September 23 saw rainfall levels in…
