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Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state
Days of heavy rainfall caused the White River to surge to historic levels, leading to widespread flooding and the rescue of over 90 people and 45 pets.
- Flooding along the White River in Indiana has killed at least five people, with emergency crews rescuing more than 90 individuals and their pets as record-breaking waters inundate neighborhoods across central Indiana.
- More than 11 inches of rain fell over two days, pushing the White River past 24 feet in Anderson and Noblesville to surpass 1913 records. This record-breaking deluge triggered the historic flooding.
- Indianapolis Fire Department spokesperson Rita Reith confirmed 91 people and 45 pets were rescued as of early afternoon Saturday. A 58-year-old woman in Delaware County died Friday after attempting to drive through floodwaters.
- Governor Mike Braun declared a local emergency Friday and requested a federal declaration, which President Donald Trump intends to approve to support response and recovery efforts.
- Forecasters warned additional showers and thunderstorms will move into central Indiana throughout Saturday, as Marion County Emergency Management Director Jacob Spence described the historic flooding as an 'unprecedented event.
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Historic Flooding in Indiana Kills 5, Prompts Water Rescues
Indiana authorities said that at least five people have died in flooding across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis. The state has been hammered over the past week by heavy rains, the...
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