New Study Finds Wisconsin Has Seen Dramatic Increase in Flooding

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 -- 11:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) -A newly released study finds flooding like that in southeast Wisconsin last month has been rising steadily in the state.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, the Wisconsin Policy Forum found Wisconsin has seen a dramatic increase in damage caused by flooding following heavy rains over the past 45 years.

Researcher Tyler Byrnes says the state can expect to see floods to continue happening with at least the same frequency, if not more frequency as the climate continues to warm and as we continue to urbanize.

The study concludes that while local governments can expand infrastructure to handle increasing rainfall, fees that fund that construction would have to rise to cover the growing costs.

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