The Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled for its final day as severe flooding devastated the Milwaukee area, leaving nearly 18,000 residents without power and forcing motorists to abandon their vehicles on flooded roadways.

Fair organizers announced Sunday they were scrapping the conclusion of the popular 11-day event after heavy rains flooded the fairgrounds in West Allis, just outside Milwaukee.

Why It Matters

The National Weather Service ( NWS ) issued flood watches and warnings across six Midwest states, including Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Milwaukee bore the brunt of the storm system, with some areas receiving up to 14 inches of rainfall by Sunday evening.

The flooding has created cascading impacts across transportation, utilities, and public

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