Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency for Flash Flooding and Storm Damage Across Wisconsin
WAUWATOSA — Gov. Tony Evers today, while touring storm damage in Wauwatosa, announced he is declaring a state of emergency as several Wisconsin communities continue to recover from flash flooding and storm damage due to severe storms over the weekend.
Beginning on August 9, severe storms and record rainfall amounts caused flooding, structural damage, evacuations, and power outages throughout the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, the Wisconsin State Fair, which was set to occur from July 31 to August 10, was unexpectedly forced to end early on August 9 and cancel its final day due to flooding and the impacts of severe weather.
Currently, multiple fire services, law enforcement, public works, utilities, volunteer organizations, and other emergency response agencies have deployed to assist the public, and additional personnel and resources from multiple state agencies are needed to expedite the response and recovery operations in the affected areas. Gov. Evers’ declaration of a state of emergency will help ensure state agencies, local partners, utilities, and emergency management officials can continue working together and respond quickly to damage and effects caused by recent severe weather, as well as any anticipated severe weather.
In addition, Milwaukee County is encouraging community members to call 211 to report property damage, such as flooded basements, collapsed walls, or lightning-related incidents within Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin Emergency Management, a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, has been working with counties to assess damage and determine resources needed to speed recovery efforts.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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- Recovery resources, community support services available this week - Ald. Lamont Westmoreland - Sep 2nd, 2025
- Red Cross and Partners to Hold Multi-Agency Resource Centers for People Affected by Devastating Flooding - American Red Cross - Aug 31st, 2025
- Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services - Steph Conquest-Ware - Aug 30th, 2025
- City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 29, 2025 - City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works - Aug 29th, 2025
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Joins Wisconsin Colleagues in Urging Trump to Approve Governor Evers’ Request for Fema Assistance - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Aug 29th, 2025
- City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 27, 2025 - City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works - Aug 27th, 2025
- Red Cross Shelter Relocates to Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy to Support Flood-affected Residents - American Red Cross - Aug 27th, 2025
- Gov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration - Graham Kilmer - Aug 27th, 2025
- City of Milwaukee Recycling Collection Resumes Thursday, August 28 - City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works - Aug 27th, 2025
- Gov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration From President Trump for Recent Severe Storms and Historic Flooding, Urges Quick Approval - Gov. Tony Evers - Aug 27th, 2025
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