have already been charged. next to the severe storms hitting at this hour. from philadelphia up into new york and new england. a state of emergency in wisconsin. flash flooding and rivers in record levels there. the national guard called in. roads underwater across several states after half a foot of rain. abc's alex perez from the storm zone tonight. >> reporter: tonight, drivers caught in flash floods from ohio to new york. in buffalo, firefighters pushing this car to dry land. >> we're coming upon them and pushing 'em out, but we're trying to cut off everything right now. >> reporter: parts of the midwest reeling, half a foot of rain in just hours wednesday north of chicago. floodwaters busting through a basement window, racing into this wisconsin home. the governor declaring a state of emergency, on scene today. >> for something this big, it's remarkable not only is there not a fatality, but that there hasn't been serious injury. >> reporter: across the border in gurnee, illinois, floodwaters rising. fish swimming in the streets.