Wisconsin Flood Damage Exceeds $28.5 Million

July 27, 2010

Damage from last week’s flooding in Milwaukee County, Wis., now exceeds more than $28.5 million, according to Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. He reported that 6,368 residential homes in Milwaukee County sustained damage totaling $16.8 million; 92 businesses sustained damage costing approximately $1.5 million; and local agencies and municipalities reported $10.4 million in public sector damages and costs. No agricultural damage was reported thus far.

Damage totals are preliminary, and will be updated as more claims come in, the Sheriff’s office reported. Meanwhile, County Executive Scott Walker has declared a major disaster for Milwaukee County. The county is seeking state and federal assistance through the State of Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management. The damage assessment will be under review by the state to determine state and federal assistance eligibility.

Topics Flood

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  • August 4, 2010 at 6:55 am
    Illinois Construction Agent says:
    Also heard that West Bend continues to get pounded by the work comp construction tail in Illinois. They can't outrun it. Especially when I've also heard that they're giving ba... read more
  • July 29, 2010 at 5:14 am
    Sheboygan says:
    The early word that I'm getting is that the WI regionals got pounded in this storm. Heard that WB might have $20 million in claims alone, and Acuity and QBE aren't far behind.... read more

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