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6 dead from historic flooding in Indiana
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Heavy storms and flooding in Indiana have resulted in at least six deaths, including a 4-year-old boy killed by a falling tree and a 19-year-old man who drowned after jumping into a swollen river.
- Floodwaters peaked in Indianapolis’ White River early Sunday, leading to evacuations of hundreds of homes and emergency rescues using boats; water levels are now beginning to recede.
- Recovery efforts are underway as parts of the state dry out, but officials warn that heavy rain and flash flooding remain possible, with significant damage to roads, bridges, and utilities.
- The White River set new flood records in several communities, with Indianapolis experiencing its worst flooding in over 30 years, prompting federal disaster assistance approval by President Trump.
- Storms have caused widespread damage across the Midwest, including tornadoes and flash flooding from Illinois to western Pennsylvania.
