• Heavy rainfall in Milwaukee led to flash flooding, canceling the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair.
• Some areas received up to 14 inches of rain, leaving nearly 18,000 residents without power.
• Emergency responders faced over 600 calls for help, including water rescues and gas leaks.
• Major roads were flooded, forcing motorists to abandon their vehicles in dangerous conditions.
• Weather forecasts indicate more rain and severe weather are expected in the coming days.

Flash flooding has led to the cancellation of the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis, just outside Milwaukee, as severe storms wreak havoc across the region. Heavy rainfall over the weekend resulted in over 14 inches of rain in some areas, transforming roadways into fast-moving rivers and complicating conditions for emergency responders, according to Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and India Times.

The National Weather Service has issued severe weather alerts across several Midwestern states, including Wisconsin, with predictions of continued rain, hail, and damaging winds into the following days. The Milwaukee area witnessed significant rainfall leading to widespread power outages, affecting nearly 18,000 residents in the region through CBS News, Los Angeles Times, and Newsweek.

Emergency services in Milwaukee reported responding to over 600 calls related to the flooding, including gas leaks, flooded basements, and more than 65 water rescues of individuals stranded in their vehicles. Fire Chief Aaron Lipski noted the department is “still in the middle of it,” reflecting the high demand for assistance, as indicated by CBS News and Los Angeles Times.

The severe conditions have prompted the cancellation of various events, including the USA Triathlon's Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships, and disrupted public transportation, with many roads impassable. City officials continue to caution residents to refrain from driving or walking through flooded areas as conditions remain perilous, as reported by Newsweek and India Times.