Overview
- Severe storms and torrential rain caused major flooding across central and eastern Indiana, forcing large evacuations, triggering multiple storm-related deaths, and damaging roads, rail lines and power infrastructure.
- Governor Mike Braun ordered all state public-safety agencies into active response, including the Indiana National Guard, State Police, Department of Correction and Department of Natural Resources, to carry out rescues and recovery work.
- The State Disaster Relief Fund was activated to provide emergency aid grants of up to $5,000 to eligible residents who lost homes or property in the floods.
- President Trump issued a presidential emergency declaration for affected counties, which allows the state to request direct federal assistance from FEMA for emergency protective measures; Governor Braun said he will pursue that FEMA aid in the coming days.
- FEMA and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are conducting on-the-ground damage assessments to quantify needs and guide repairs, and officials warn additional heavy rain could prolong flooding risks and delay infrastructure recovery.