Flood Victims Face Irreplaceable Losses as Thousands Report Damage in the First Week After Catastrophic Floods

Engineers say flood mitigation efforts reduced damage in Wauwatosa

Engineers credit flood mitigation projects for lessening the impact of recent historic floods in Wauwatosa, though Hart Park remains closed for cleanup.

Flood victims face irreplaceable losses as thousands report damage in the first week after catastrophic floods

More than a week after catastrophic flooding hit Southeast Wisconsin, thousands of Milwaukee County residents are still dealing with the aftermath of water damage to their homes.Jessica Young, who lives near 100th and Concordia in Wauwatosa, has spent days trying to salvage family photographs damaged by floodwaters that rose to her first floor.While the photos aren't the most valuable items the Young family lost, they may be the most irreplaceab…

Thousands of Milwaukee residents still feel effects of storm wreckage | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Last week’s storms destroyed Sabrena Henderson’s Milwaukee home, leaving her family displaced.  Not only did the basement of her Garden Homes rental unit flood, destroying her washer, dryer, and freezer, but the heavy rains collapsed her ceiling. While she does have renters insurance, she said, it’s been a long process of trying to apply for assistance, file claims and to figure out next steps.  “It’s only thanks to my family that we are not hom…