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Storms Swamp Milwaukee Streets, Trapping Drivers

April 16, 2026

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office begged drivers to stay off the streets in southeast Wisconsin Wednesday night. Dozens of drivers had to be rescued after their cars, trucks and minivans got stuck in rising floodwaters. Even a tow truck driver said it was “really bad.” See it for yourself and learn why it could get worse before it gets better.