Milwaukee Suffers 1,000-Year Flood Event: Understanding the Extreme Rainfall

Milwaukee's 1,000-Year Flood: An Overview

Milwaukee County recently experienced an exceptionally rare rainfall event classified as a 1,000-year flood.

Understanding a 1,000-Year Flood

A 1,000-year flood signifies a flood event that has a 0.1% chance of occurring in any given year, based on historical data.

Climate Change and the Flood

The sheer volume of rainfall experienced prompts inquiry into the potential influence of climate change on this unprecedented event.