The last sewer overflow of a similar magnitude to this occurred in 1999, when about 4.4 billion gallons was released.

The donation included about 31,000 bottles of water and nearly 3,000 jars of peanut butter to help support community members affected by recent flooding.

Bradford Beach and McKinley Beach will remain closed through Saturday, Aug. 16 due to recent heavy rain and sewer overflows in the Milwaukee area.

You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events (including everything from Summerfest to the Milwaukee Film Festival), access ...