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Milwaukee moves to recovery after record-breaking flooding

In the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding the Milwaukee metropolitan area, residents and emergency management pick up the pieces while the state requests federal assistance from FEMA.

By Steven Potter | Here & Now

August 15, 2025 • Southeast Region

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Milwaukee residents and emergency management pick up the pieces after historic flooding.

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