MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers has formally requested a presidential disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms and flooding across Wisconsin. The request, filed Wednesday, Aug. 27, seeks Federal Emergency Management Agency aid for six counties.

Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties are included in the request for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties are included in the request for FEMA’s Public Assistance program.

Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA’s joint preliminary damage assessment found more than 1,500 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage, with costs exceeding $33 million.

"Having been on the ground to see firsthand some of the areas that have been hit hardest by the disastrous storms and flash floods that have affected folks across our state, it’s clear it’s going to take a significant amount of time and resources to recover," Evers said in his request to Trump.

"I’m grateful Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA’s work identified and confirmed our need for federal assistance and aid so that we can continue critical recovery efforts," he added.

The full declaration can be found below: