Overview
- Severe storms that hit the state Tuesday and Wednesday brought heavy rain, reports of a derecho, and widespread flooding that damaged homes, roads, trees, and power lines.
- Governor Mike Braun signed a disaster declaration Thursday that takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days to speed state support and recovery.
- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security was ordered to coordinate response efforts with state, local, and federal partners while the State Emergency Operations Center moved to Level 3 activation.
- Officials say hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers have been affected, the National Weather Service measured 10 to 11 inches of rain in parts of eastern Indiana, and flood warnings cover much of east-central Indiana.
- Residents are being urged to avoid floodwaters and downed lines while utility crews, state agencies, and local first responders continue damage assessment, power restoration, and road repairs.