At least six people dead from days of storms and record flooding in Indiana
Four-year-old boy, two men and three women among those who died since storms began on 11 August, officials say Days of storms and flooding in Indiana left at least six people dead as flood waters peaked in Indianapolis’s White River – and rains were expected to ease in the state capital region and other parts of the state on Sunday. A four-year-old boy, two men and three women were among those…
At least six individuals lost their lives after a series of storms and record flooding struck Indiana, according to officials. The fatalities occurred in the days leading up to the flooding, with the storms commencing on August 11th. As the water levels in the White River of Indianapolis reached record highs, residents were warned of the dangers posed by swollen rivers.
Four-year-old boy perished when a tree fell on his bedroom during the strong winds. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man drowned after jumping off a bridge into the rushing waters of the Mississinewa River. A 58-year-old woman and her dog were found in a cornfield, believed to have been swept away while driving on a flooded road. Indianapolis saw its worst flooding in over 30 years, with the White River cresting at more than 24 feet.
Governor Mike Braun requested federal disaster assistance from President Donald Trump to aid in the response and recovery efforts. Nearly 130,000 utility customers were still without power by midday Sunday, with heavy rains causing damage to roads, bridges, and utility infrastructure across the state.
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