More than 500 homes and 50 businesses in Wauwatosa were impacted by historic flooding across southeast Wisconsin last weekend, according to new details released by city officials Friday.

The flooding prompted more than 350 calls to the Wauwatosa Dispatch Center, with emergency crews rescuing about 70 people and numerous pets from rising waters.

Public works crews have already collected about 250 tons of residential flood debris as cleanup efforts continue throughout the city.

Damage to city-owned public property is estimated at $9 million, with several facilities at Hart Park facing extended closures.

Wauwatosa flood damage: More than 500 homes affected, $9 million in public property damage

According to city officials, Hart Park Stadium will likely remain closed for an extended period

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