Overview
- The flooding, which peaked Saturday, has resulted in at least six confirmed deaths and dozens of water rescues as crews evacuated hundreds of residents from riverside neighborhoods.
- The White River crested above long‑standing records in spots such as Anderson and Noblesville and some areas recorded about 280 millimeters of rain over two days, according to the National Weather Service.
- More than a dozen counties declared local disasters while utilities and roads suffered heavy damage and roughly 130,000 customers remained without power at the height of the storm.
- The governor secured a presidential emergency declaration and FEMA assistance, and the Indiana National Guard joined local fire and rescue teams in ongoing search, rescue, and damage assessments.
- Forecasters warn new rounds of heavy rain could worsen downstream flooding, which would slow recovery, strain shelter and emergency services, and complicate repairs to roads, bridges, and utilities.