ONE YEAR LATER: Taxpayers could be on the hook to fund millions in flood damage not covered by Feds

While homeowners received federal assistance, not a single dollar went to local governments across Wisconsin. WATCH: Taxpayers could be on the hook to fund millions in flood damage not covered by FedsONE YEAR LATER: Taxpayers could be on the hook to fund millions in flood damage not covered by FedsAs a lifelong Wauwatosa resident, McBride said the night of the flood was unlike anything he had experienced. Despite the damage, McBride said it could have been much worse. County public infrastructure damage estimates, according to Libal, exceeded $58 million. When asked whether Wauwatosa residents should expect a tax increase to cover the damage, McBride did not rule it out.