Torrential rains over the last 24 have hammered southeast Wisconsin, leading to rain totals in excess of a foot in some locations and shutting down the final day of the annual Wisconsin State Fair.

It’s officially a “mega-rain” event, according to Bring Me The News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard. To qualify as a mega-rain event, there has to be at least 6 inches of rain falling over an area of 1,000 square miles within 24, including at least once location exceeding 8 inches.

“After last night’s flash flooding resulted in the early closure of State Fair Park, Wisconsin State Fair officials have determined the Fair Park will not reopen for Sunday, August 10,” fair officials said Sunday.

“We understand the disappointment you may feel as our team works all year for these 11 days. However, the

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