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usnews1 month ago•3 min saved

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.

via The Guardian|

#deaths #evacuations #flooding

weather-news1 month ago•50 min saved

Indiana floods claim five lives as White River swells and rescues surge

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.

via Yahoo|

#evacuations #floods #indiana

local-news9 months ago•3 min saved

Severe Flooding and Evacuations Across the West Amid Levee Failures and Atmospheric Rivers

Hundreds in south King County, including Auburn and Pacific, evacuated after a flood barrier on the White River failed, causing significant flooding and emergency responses, with residents helping neighbors and authorities setting up aid stations amid ongoing flood risks.

via KUOW|

#evacuation #flood #flood-barrier-failure

tragedy3 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Water Rescues Result in Tragedy and Miraculous Saves

A 47-year-old man has died after attempting to rescue a child who fell into the White River in Batesville, Arkansas. The man went after the child but never resurfaced. Another man was able to grab hold of the child, who is reported to be doing okay. The man's identity has not been released, and authorities are still investigating the incident.

via KAIT|

#batesville #drowning #independence-county

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

White River in Indianapolis: Body Found in Water.

A body was found and recovered from White River in Indianapolis, between the 30th St. bridge and the Lake Indy boat ramp. Emergency rescue crews were dispatched to the scene and the IFD boat team recovered the victim. The investigation is ongoing.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|

#body-found #crime #emergency-rescue