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Milwaukee Flooding Strands Drivers, Leaves 24,500 Without Power

4/16/2026

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Severe storms in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday night caused significant flooding and trapped drivers.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office urged residents in southeastern Wisconsin to avoid driving due to dangerous conditions.
Emergency services rescued multiple individuals from submerged vehicles.
About 24,500 residents lost power.
More severe storms are forecast for Friday evening after a brief pause on Thursday, and Wisconsin's annual tornado drills have been canceled.

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Severe storms in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday night caused significant flooding and trapped drivers.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office urged residents in southeastern Wisconsin to avoid driving due to dangerous conditions.
Emergency services rescued multiple individuals from submerged vehicles.
About 24,500 residents lost power.
More severe storms are forecast for Friday evening after a brief pause on Thursday, and Wisconsin's annual tornado drills have been canceled.