At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana

Days of intense storms and severe flooding have claimed at least six lives across Indiana, according to state officials. The hazardous conditions peaked in Indianapolis' White River, with floodwaters expected to gradually recede, while further rainfall was anticipated to ease in the evening. Six fatalities, comprising a four-year-old boy, two men, and three women, have been reported since the storms commenced on August 11, stated Liz Woods, a spokesperson for Indiana's Department of Homeland Security.

The White River reached its peak early Sunday morning, with high water levels anticipated to remain for a few hours before subsiding, according to the city's Department of Public Works. Hundreds of homes situated along the river and its canals were evacuated as a precaution. Emergency services utilized boats to rescue individuals ensnared by the rapidly rising floodwaters.

Although heavy rain and flash flooding were still plausible across various sections of central Indiana, including Indianapolis, the National Weather Service cautioned residents to remain vigilant and avoid venturing into treacherous, fast-moving waters. The torrential downpour has led to significant flooding along most rivers and creeks throughout central Indiana.

Furthermore, approximately 130,000 utility customers across the state were still without electricity by midday on Sunday, down from a peak of roughly 300,000, as reported by Woods and the online utility tracker PowerOutage.us. Numerous roads and bridges have been severely damaged or entirely washed away by the powerful rushing waters.