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Flooding Destroys Homes in Wisconsin

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PlusFlooding Destroys Homes in WisconsinFlooding Destroys Homes in WisconsinThe Associated PressFloodwaters washed away four houses and threatened dams in Wisconsin Monday. An embankment that formed the side of Lake Delton failed, sending the water poured out into a nearby neighborhood and into the Wisconsin River. (June 9)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:start with vids of house washing away]Parts of Wisconsin are under a state of emergency as rising flood waters do some major damage.Some of the most dramatic effects can be seen here.((Laura Moffit: It's just amazing to see the difference. This used to be full of water but now it's just sand bars.))An embankment was in place to hold back the man-made lake, but it gave out under pressure...sending nearly all the water from Lake Delton into the Wisconsin River.At least 4 homes were swept away in the process.Lake Delton...which is surrounded by about 20 resorts...is one of the state's main tourist attractions.((Moffit: This has been around for years. I grew up as a kid coming here for vacation from Chicago...It's very sad.))No injuries have been reported at this point, but residents have been encouraged to evacuate.Wisconsin's governor says the state will do everything it can make sure the area is restored quickly.

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