Indiana Floods Kill 6 People: Where Are Warnings Still in Place?
Historic Indiana flooding kills 5, forces evacuations and rescues as flood warnings remain active across the state.
Six fatalities have been reported in Indiana following extended periods of heavy rainfall that ignited catastrophic flooding, prompting mass evacuations and hundreds of water rescues throughout the state. Jacob Spence, Director of Marion County Emergency Management, described the flooding as the most severe to strike central Indiana in over three decades, setting new records, with the White River reaching or surpassing record levels in numerous communities.
The Indiana State Emergency Operations Center has confirmed six deaths, consisting of three females, two males, and a 4-year-old boy, with fatalities occurring in Delaware, Jennings, Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties. Major flooding persists along the White River corridor, especially in Indianapolis, Noblesville, Anderson, Ravenswood, and Nora, with the National Weather Service (NWS) reporting ongoing flood dangers in those areas.
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett stated that the city is facing its worst flooding in more than three decades. Hundreds of homes were evacuated on Saturday as floodwaters inundated neighborhoods along the White River, with emergency crews utilizing boats to reach stranded residents amidst rising water levels. State officials reported over 350 evacuations in Delaware County, alongside additional evacuations in Tipton County and other flood-affected regions.
Indianapolis firefighters have conducted 51 water rescues, saving 95 individuals and 45 pets by Saturday afternoon. The city has identified four additional regions susceptible to flooding, with residents in those zones advised to prepare for potential evacuations if conditions deteriorate. A further immediate evacuation of the River Road Apartments was ordered due to erosion jeopardizing the building's structural stability.
Numerous flood warnings continue to be active across Indiana, including additional warnings along segments of the Wabash River, Wildcat Creek, Tippecanoe River, East Fork White River, Driftwood River, and other waterways throughout central, northern, and western Indiana, with some locations potentially staying above flood stage for several days as runoff moves downstream.
Emergency officials are urging residents in flood-prone areas to stay informed about local forecasts and comply with evacuation orders without delay. The NWS emphasizes its "Turn Around, Don't Drown" message, warning that shallow floodwaters can swiftly carry vehicles from roads; while highlighting that approximately 6 inches of swift-moving floodwater can knock a person off their feet.
Residents near rivers, levees, and flooded roadways are advised to avoid travel, set up evacuation plans, ready emergency supplies, and relocate to higher ground should authorities direct them to do so. With President Donald Trump's approval of Indiana's emergency declaration request, federal aid is now accessible to aid response and recovery initiatives as floodwaters gradually progress southward through the state.
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