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Record Rainfall Triggers Emergencies Across Wisconsin and Nebraska

8/11/2025

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Wisconsin is reeling from unprecedented thunderstorms that unleashed a staggering 14.5 inches of rain in just 24 hours, triggering a state of emergency. The deluge caused widespread flooding, necessitating water rescues and leading to event cancellations, while Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport suffered extensive damage. Nebraska also faced the wrath of the storms, with fierce winds claiming a life and damaging a penitentiary.

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Story summary

Wisconsin is reeling from unprecedented thunderstorms that unleashed a staggering 14.5 inches of rain in just 24 hours, triggering a state of emergency. The deluge caused widespread flooding, necessitating water rescues and leading to event cancellations, while Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport suffered extensive damage. Nebraska also faced the wrath of the storms, with fierce winds claiming a life and damaging a penitentiary.