Almost 200,000 people were still under flood warnings on Monday after heavy rain dumped over a foot of water in Milwaukee and nearby areas. Because of this, officials declared a state of emergency over the weekend and warned people not to travel.
Why This Matters
The heavy rains in Wisconsin are part of a larger problem linked to climate change. Scientists say that warming in the atmosphere lets it hold more moisture, which can cause more intense storms and flooding. Recently, the U.S. has seen many rare floods that only happen once every 100 or even 1,000 years…