Hundreds of flights delayed and millions of Americans remain under flood alerts as torrential rain pounds Midwest
At Denver International Airport alone, 21 flights were canceled and over 900 flights were delayed due to the harsh weather conditions, according to FlightAware.
Southwest Airlines logged 339 delays, United Airlines 244, and SkyWest 157.
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4 First responders rescue people from flooding in their homes on August 10, 2025 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
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The National Weather Service issued flood watches and warnings for parts of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin, warning that after rain began Saturday, 'repeated rounds of heavy rain' along with hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes could continue into Monday.
The alert follows a wave of at least 24 storms that pounded the Upper Midwest on Saturday, blasting Omaha, Nebraska, with 80- to 90-mph wind gusts and soaking Milwaukee with up to a foot of rain, NBC News reported.
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Milwaukee's flood watch is set to remain in effect until 7 a.m. Monday, with the weather service cautioning that excessive rainfall could still trigger flash flooding.
Milwaukee was among the hardest-hit areas, with up to 14 inches of rain recorded by Sunday and river flooding in the vicinity, according to the National Weather Service.
The Milwaukee Fire Department reported responding to more than 600 calls for gas leaks, flooded basements, power outages, and water rescues, while crews worked to drain surface water and the Red Cross opened two city shelters for displaced residents.
4 A rainbow is seen as lightning strikes during an early morning storm brought high winds to the area early in Omaha, Neb. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
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'We're still in the middle of it,' Fire Chief Aaron Lipski told reporters Sunday. 'We're still catching up right now.'
Nearly 14,000 people remained without power across Wisconsin as of Monday morning, according to PowerOutage.us.
The Brewers and Mets took the field at American Family Field while the parking lot, usually buzzing with fans, stood eerily empty and closed to traffic.
4 A man watches the Menomonee River flow under a bridge on Aug. 10, 2025 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
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'We will not be able to guarantee parking for all fans, even those who purchased parking in advance,' the Brewers said in a statement before the game.
City officials warned residents to avoid driving or walking in the standing water.
'It remains dangerous,' the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works said in a statement.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has declared a state of emergency throughout Milwaukee County following overwhelming rainfall and widespread flooding.
'Flooding is still an active emergency situation across Milwaukee County, and we are expecting more rain today and into this evening. Our top priority is the life and safety of Milwaukee County residents,' Crowley posted on X.
4 Flooded roads and homes forced officials to close the Wisconsin State Fair.
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'I strongly urge our residents to stay cautious, stay informed, and refrain from traveling. Check in on your neighbors and loved ones, especially older adults, and seek out emergency assistance if needed. I am thankful to our first responders, law enforcement partners, social services workers, and neighbors who are lending a helping hand during a challenging time. We will get through this together, Milwaukee.'
Wisconsin State Fair organizers canceled the final day of the event after heavy rain flooded the fairgrounds in West Allis, closing busy roadways and forcing some motorists to abandon vehicles as thousands lost power.
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'We are saddened we cannot deliver this final day of the Wisconsin State Fair, but know that this is the best decision with current conditions and the forecast ahead,' organizers said in a statement.
Startling videos and images showed vehicles trapped in the floodwaters at the fair as Wisconsinites desperately tried to flee the State Fair, with their hoods and umbrellas up as they waded through four-inch-deep puddles.
'We're going to need, possibly, some federal assistance,' he said at a Sunday briefing, adding that Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will also declare a state of emergency to secure federal aid.
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