Excessive rainfall in Wisconsin caused flash flooding this weekend, leading to inundated roads, flooded basements and an early closure of the region’s beloved state fair.

‘Mega-rain’ slams Milwaukee, shuts down Wisconsin State Fair originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Torrential rains over the last 24 have hammered southeast Wisconsin, leading to rain totals in excess of a foot in some locations and shutting down the final day of the annual Wisconsin State Fair.

Midwest heavy rains and flood warnings have spread widespread chaos and disruption, forcing the Wisconsin State Fair to close early. According to UPI, Wisconsin State Fair officials on Sunday, August 10,