Record floodwaters drive evacuations in Connersville, Indiana

Heavy rain caused flash floods across southeastern Indiana as the Whitewater River rose to record levels, flooding streets and home porches in Connersville. Water depths reached three to four feet in some areas, prompting road closures, evacuations, and shelters. Fayette County officials urged residents to stay off the roads and check on neighbors, with Fayette noting an e-learning day for schools and nearby Franklin County advising caution as travel warnings remained.