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Evers declares state of emergency

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency following flash flooding in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers was touring storm damage in Wauwatosa Monday evening when he announced he is declaring a state of emergency due to flash flooding and storm damage.
Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding; Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency
Gov. Tony Evers declared a State of Emergency after storms caused historic flooding and damage in Wisconsin over the weekend.
Gov. Tony Evers declares State of Emergency for Wisconsin due to flash flooding and storm damage
While touring storm damage in Wauwatosa on Monday, Governor Tony Evers announced he is declaring a state of emergency.
Flash flooding hits southeast Wisconsin; state of emergency declared for Milwaukee Co.
Severe weather and heavy rain has caused flooding throughout southeast Wisconsin. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Sunday, Aug. 10, declared a state of emergency across
Wisconsin flooding: Milwaukee declares State of Emergency, areal and river flood warnings issued for several counties
Southeastern Wisconsin faces flooding as Milwaukee County declares a state of emergency, with DPW evaluating damage and responding to affected areas.
Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, officials provide update
Several highways and roadways are still experiencing flooding, tens of thousands of customers are without power, and the Deep Tunnel is nearly at capacity.
Gov. Tony Evers declares a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southeast Wisconsin
Parts of Milwaukee saw more than 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours in what is classified as a 1,000-year flood event.
Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency for Flash Flooding and Storm Damage Across Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers Monday, 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.
Watch: Cars submerged in flood waters after historic rain hits Wisconsin
Historic levels of rainfall in Wisconsin over the weekend led to power outages and the annual state fair's last day being cancelled.
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Teams assessing flood damage in Chicago as part of recovery efforts for July rains

Members from several government services are in Chicago to assess the damage from last month’s flood over the next several ...