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Some homes and businesses in the county were also damaged by lightning during the storm, the office said.
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Some homes and businesses in county were also damaged by lightning during storm office said
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1.000
Claim Maker
Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "damage_cause": "Lightning",
    "affected_entities": "Homes and businesses"
}
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Damage Weather
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM (6 months ago)

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Heavy Rains Lead to Widespread Flooding in Wisconsin
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/us/wisconsin-flood-storms-rain.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250811&instance_id=160309&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203666&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Record-setting rainfall caused widespread flash flooding in the Milwaukee area, leading to road closures, water rescues, and damage to homes and businesses. The Wisconsin State Fair was forced to close early due to the severe weather. Officials declared a state of emergency in Milwaukee County.

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