On the night of June 23, a storm caused a partial roof collapse at Woodman’s Food Market in Madison, Wisconsin, leading to significant flooding in the store. The grocery store, situated on Madison’s east side, experienced a dramatic scene as water gushed through the breached ceiling, flooding the aisles and causing products to float in the dirty water. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among customers or staff.
In a social media update on June 24, Woodman’s reassured the community that they are open while engineers, contractors, and safety officials assess the structural damage. Videos from the store depict the chaos, showing emergency responders surveying ankle-deep water amid debris from the damaged ceiling.
To support customers during this disruption, Woodman’s announced it would waive fees for online shopping at nearby locations. They emphasized their commitment to the safety and well-being of customers and staff and expressed gratitude towards emergency responders for their rapid and effective response, which played a critical role in managing the situation.
As evaluation and cleanup efforts continue, the store remains operational, highlighting the community’s solidarity in overcoming this unexpected event.
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