Wisconsin Receives $29.8 Million in Federal Relief Funding for Flood Damage

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A devastating flood in late August 2025 brought record-breaking damage to southeast Wisconsin, leaving thousands of residents without homes and infrastructure severely damaged. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management reported over 1,500 residential structures destroyed or severely damaged, with total costs estimated at over $33 million across three counties. Governor Tony Evers requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration, which included access to FEMA's Individual Assistance and Public Assistance for affected counties, to provide relief to flood victims.

Key Takeaways:

  • The August 2025 storm brought record-breaking flooding to southeast Wisconsin, causing over $33 million in damage across three counties.
  • Preliminary damage assessments reported over 1,500 residential structures destroyed or severely damaged.
  • Governor Tony Evers requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration, which included access to FEMA's Individual Assistance and Public Assistance for Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties.
  • President Donald Trump approved $29.8 million in federal relief funding to support flood damage victims in Wisconsin.
  • U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin, as well as U.S. Representatives Bryan Steil, Scott Fitzgerald, and Gwen Moore, called for the funding and supported its approval.

Statistics:

  • $29.8 million in federal relief funding approved for Wisconsin.
  • Over 1,500 residential structures destroyed or severely damaged.
  • Total damage costs estimated at over $33 million across three counties.
  • $43 million in public sector damage reported throughout six counties.
  • 3 counties affected by the flood: Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha.
  • 6 counties reporting public sector damage: Milwaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac.

Sources:

  • https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/11/record-shattering-flood-hits-milwaukee-county/
  • https://wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/evers-requests-presidential-disaster-declaration-from-trump-after-floods/
  • https://x.com/SenRonJohnson/status/1966217401021902964