Wauwatosa Residents, Milwaukee Rep Theater Clean up After Historic Flooding

Milwaukee County flood response, cleanup; officials provided update

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other city leaders provided an update on flood response clean-up efforts on Thursday, Aug. 14.

Milwaukee picking up the pieces as experts warn flooding could become more frequent

Milwaukee County continues to process the aftermath of a historic flooding that swept through the area last weekend. Although much of the flood water, which exceeded 10 inches in some areas, has receded, emergency shelters are still providing services to…

Wauwatosa residents, Milwaukee Rep theater clean up after historic flooding

Piles of soaked furniture, carpet, and boxes of ruined belongings fill front yards and storefronts.

Milwaukee businesses clean up flood damage with health department guidance

MILWAUKEE — O’Lydia’s Bar and Grill in Walker’s Point has reopened for business after more than two feet of water flooded their basement kitchen area over the weekend’s historic flash flooding. The water saturated every walk-in cooler. Damages cost the restaurant a loss of all the food in basement storage, and a $7,500 ice bin replacement. It took over 20 people to clean and sanitize while the restaurant closed on Sunday and most of Monday. “Rig…

Wisconsin flood damage: What to clean and what to throw away

This is what you need to know to prevent mold and mildew growth.

What can Wisconsinites keep and what should they throw away after a flood?

In general, it's best to dispose of anything you can't properly clean in order to prevent mold growth and damage in your home, health officials say.