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At least 7 dead in historic rainstorms in Indiana as floodwaters begin to recede
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Key Points:
- At least seven people have died due to severe storms and historic flooding in Indiana, with Hamilton County experiencing record-breaking flood levels along the White River, cresting at 24.6 feet, surpassing a 1913 record.
- Over 700 residential units in Hamilton County towns Carmel and Noblesville have been impacted, with hundreds of residents evacuated and emergency crews conducting numerous water rescues.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun declared a state of emergency and secured federal assistance from President Donald Trump to address the extensive damage and power outages affecting at least 150,000 customers.
- Indianapolis is facing its worst flooding in over 30 years, with officials warning that floodwaters are receding but hazards remain, including damaged infrastructure such as bridges.
- Flood watches and moderate flash flood threats continue across parts of the Midwest and Appalachia, with additional heavy rain expected to exacerbate already saturated conditions and increase risks of life-threatening flooding.
