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Milwaukee moves to recovery after record-breaking flooding

In the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding the Milwaukee metropolitan area, the state awaits response on a request for federal aid while residents whose homes were damaged pick up the pieces.

By Steven Potter, Marisa Wojcik, Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

August 15, 2025 • Southeast Region

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Milwaukee residents affected by historic rainfall and flooding pick up the pieces.

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