In August 2025, more than 10 inches of rain fell in Wisconsin in less than a day, triggering widespread flooding and causing more than $240 million in damage to private and public property in the Milwaukee area. Although federal assistance has provided approximately $210 million in aid to help individuals rebuild, no funding was provided to local governments for damages to public infrastructure and buildings. State funds covered some local government costs, but recovering from future disasters without federal resources may be difficult.
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