Indiana river breaks 1913 flooding record as governor declares state of emergency

In Indiana, the White River has surged to an unprecedented level, breaching the record set in 1913 by over a foot. The river reached a height of 24.5 feet, inundating entire neighborhoods. Since Tuesday, the region has experienced over 11 inches of rainfall. Governor Mike Braun declared a state of emergency on Thursday and deployed the Indiana National Guard to aid in the response.

Braun assured that the state's resources are being deployed swiftly and that efforts would continue around the clock to support impacted communities. In Anderson, residents were compelled to evacuate as water covered streets and encircled homes. Charlie Simmons, a long-time resident, expressed his frustration, stating that his recently rebuilt home was now destroyed.

Simmons noted that he had been working on the home for nearly a year. This is the most severe flooding he has witnessed in his lifetime in Anderson. Videos from Yorktown, Indiana, depicted the widespread damage and severity of the flooding. In Franklin County, swampy water covered train tracks and streets, and for the second day in a row, several feet of water surrounded homes in Cambridge City.

First responders have rescued numerous individuals across the region. The flooding may worsen, as the river is projected to continue overflowing its banks until Sunday.