MILWAUKEE — Southeast Wisconsin experienced historic flooding over the weekend, leading to numerous reports of stranded drivers, power outages and emergency rescues.

Tyler Borchardt described his frightening experience after he found himself "stuck" in flood water while picking his mom up from the hospital.

“I didn't know where the flooding was or anything until I was experiencing it,” he said.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday, but a critical cell phone alert wasn't dispatched until after 1 a.m. Sunday—leaving many residents unaware of the worsening conditions.

"I knew it was raining all day, and I wasn't surprised to see water here and there," Borchardt said.

However, early Sunday morning, he found himself trapped by rising water

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