Indiana floods claim five lives as White River swells and rescues surge
TL;DR
Two days of heavy rainfall pushed central Indiana’s White River to record levels, prompting mass evacuations and dozens of rescues in Indianapolis and surrounding counties, with at least five deaths reported. Gov. Braun outlined the danger as floodwaters rose and officials urged residents to stay away from waters; federal aid was requested and a presidential emergency declaration approved to mobilize up to $5 million for response and recovery.
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- Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state WSB-TV
- Live flood updates: Evacuations urged along White River WFYI
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