Governor Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For 18 Counties After Flooding

Gov. Scott Walker is requesting federal disaster help for 18 counties impacted by severe storms and flooding in August and September.

Intense storms that began Aug. 17 and lasted several weeks produced flash flooding, led to seven dam failures and caused lakes and rivers to overflow their banks and damage homes, bridges and roads. Two people lost their lives in the storms and flooding.

Federal officials estimated damage at about $37 million, and 370 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage, while another 925 received minor damage.

Walker has asked for public and individual assistance for Adams, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Ozaukee, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon counties. He’s requested public assistance only for Iron County and for individual assistance for Columbia, Jefferson and Washington counties.