Milwaukee and the surrounding Midwest have been plagued by unprecedented flash flooding due to torrential rains, leading to a declaration of a state of emergency. Over the weekend, the region experienced a 1,000-year flood event, with certain areas receiving up to 10 inches of rain, inundating neighborhoods and prompting numerous water rescues. The extreme weather resulted in the cancellation of the last day of the Wisconsin State Fair, with severe storms knocking out power and closing roads. Hundreds of flights have been delayed as millions remain under flood alerts. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from flooded areas as recovery efforts continue amid threats of additional storms.