
10/09/2025
Milwaukee is known for many things, including the birth of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, cheese curds, bratwurst and Lake Michigan. One thing it’s not known for is floods. That all changed, though, on Aug. 9-10, when different parts of the city were inundated with 10-to-14 inches of rain. The rain came so fast that it was more than the storm drains could handle, causing water to back up into basements throughout the city. As a result, what was referred to as a “1,000-year flood” damaged more than 3,000 homes.
Missouri was one of five states send Disaster Relief (DR) teams to bring help, hope and healing in the aftermath of the floods. While the original intent was to help victims clean up after the flood and prepare for repairs, the teams found that their volunteer efforts helped accomplish something even more important.
Missouri Baptist Convention Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief
Milwaukee is known for many things, including the birth of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, cheese curds, bratwurst and Lake Michigan. One thing it’s not known for is floods. That all changed, though, on Aug. 9-10, when different parts of the city were inundated with 10-to-14 inches of rain. The rain ...