Flooding
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After months of setbacks, Wisconsin’s Rock Aqua Jays win 23rd national water skiing title
President of the Rock Aqua Jays, Tim Cullen, said the ski team’s national championship comes after the team faced unexpected hardships this season due to weather.
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Mississippi River cities say they’re better prepared for flooding
An organization of river communities say investments in natural flood control measures means high water is less of a problem.
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Climate change is causing more flooding. Here’s how Wisconsinites can protect themselves.
Some people may want to consider flood insurance to safeguard their property and pocketbook. Here’s what you need to know.
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Bipartisan bill gives Wisconsin communities flood resilience grants
The bipartisan bill creates two types of flood resilience grants to better protect against hundred year floods that are expected to increase due to climate change.
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Flood-control dams in Driftless Area failed after catastrophic rain. Some residents say a new approach is needed.
At the bottom of a steep country road outside of Cashton, Tucker Gretebeck’s farm opens up into a narrow valley, where tall grass hides fields of pumpkin vines and a […]
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Milwaukee residents fear more flooding due to planned I-94 expansion
Janet Haas, two decades ago, saw potential in a field of thistle, grass and bushes that Milwaukee County had neglected: Valley Park, nestled between the Menomonee River to the west […]
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Weather station expansion seeks to aid Wisconsin farmers
In three years, Wisconsin is set to join dozens of other states with statewide networks of weather stations that aim to provide faster and better reports to farmers. Thanks to […]
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Could Wisconsin be a climate haven? Great Lakes region could be attractive, but some effects are unclear
Snowbanks blocked Colleen Rooney’s view of the water when she and her husband first arrived at their new lakeside home in rural Vilas County last month. “I actually had to […]
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After Mississippi River flooding, Wisconsin mayors look to future, clean up efforts
Some Wisconsin cities are still recovering from near-record high levels of Mississippi River flooding last week as mayors look for ways to mitigate damage and become more flood-resilient. In appearances […]
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Mississippi River flooding crests in southwest Wisconsin
The Mississippi River crested in La Crosse on Thursday. Peak flooding will move southward as conditions ease over the weekend. The river stood at about 16 feet as of Thursday […]