Six Dead in Indiana Floods as White River Reaches Historic Crest

Days of powerful storms and record flooding across Indiana have left at least six dead, with the White River cresting at over 24 feet and prompting widespread evacuations, rescues, and shelter operations. A four-year-old was killed by a collapsing tree in Jennings County; a 19-year-old man and other victims were recovered in separate incidents linked to floodwaters. Hundreds of homes were evacuated, power outages affected about 130,000 customers, and federal disaster aid was approved to support response and recovery efforts as authorities warn residents to stay clear of fast-moving waters.