Cindy Mauch, a Muskego homeowner of 12 years, said floodwaters surrounded her house "like an island," eventually caving in her basement foundation wall. She received a rough estimate of $50,000 to repair it.

Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help from FEMA, but for now, many are wondering if insurance will help pay for repairs.

Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. senator says she has little doubt that there is enough flood damage around the state to qualify for federal help.

Add the Milwaukee Common Council to the list of Wisconsin officials asking President Donald Trump and FEMA administrators to declare the Aug. 9-10 rainstorms a natural disaster and provide federal aid.

A week after catastrophic flooding hit southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee County residents like Jessica Young are still dealing with extensive damage and insurance denials.