At least seven people have died in Indiana due to severe storms and flooding that began on 11 August, with floodwaters peaking in Indianapolis.
At least seven people have died in Indiana due to severe storms and flooding that began on 11 August, with floodwaters peaking in Indianapolis’s White River. A four-year-old boy, three men, and three women were among the fatalities, according to state officials. Among the victims was a 31-year-old cyclist found dead in a washed-out road in Henry county, and a 19-year-old man who jumped into the Mississinewa River with friends.
Flooding from the White River peaked in Indianapolis on Sunday, with water levels expected to recede gradually. Emergency shelters remained open as hundreds of homes were evacuated. Recovery efforts began in northern parts of the state, though heavy rain and flash flooding remained possible in central Indiana.
Why it matters
The prolonged rainfall has saturated the ground, making it harder for floodwaters to recede quickly.
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What to watch
Watch whether additional flooding occurs as rivers continue to drain slowly.
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