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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sun Aug 10, 2025, 10:29 AM Aug 10

Wisconsin State Fair closes early, cancels final day due to flash flooding [View all]

MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Wisconsin State Fair closes early, cancels final day due to flash flooding

Posted 11:17 PM, Aug 09, 2025 and last updated 56 minutes ago

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced the fair will not reopen Sunday following flash flooding that forced an early closure Saturday night.

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On Saturday, the heavy rain caused the Root River to overflow along Cleveland Avenue, creating dangerous conditions for motorists and pedestrians.

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