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

At least six people have died in Indiana due to days of storms and record-setting flooding that began on August 11. The victims include a 4-year-old boy, two men, and three women, according to Liz Woods, a spokesperson for the state Department of Homeland Security.

Flooding from the White River in Indianapolis peaked early on Sunday morning, with high water levels expected to hold for a few hours before beginning to recede, according to the city Department of Public Works. City shelters remained open after hundreds of homes along the river and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue people stranded by rapidly rising floodwaters.

Heavy rain and flash flooding were still possible across portions of central Indiana, including Indianapolis, throughout the day, the National Weather Service said. The agency urged residents to check river and weather forecasts and “stay out of dangerous, fast moving waters” as heavy rain has led to significant flooding along most rivers and creeks across central Indiana.

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